Alistair Scrutton

Comms director at International Idea -- supporting democracy worldwide. Ex-Reuters, FutureEarth. Tweets reflect personal interests --‘Solvitur ambulando’

[Alistair Scrutton @aliscrut]

"It is the essence of the wisdom furnished by literature to help us to understand that, whatever is happening, something else is always going on" - Susan Sontag

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

What does it take to sustain #democracy during war?

Our latest blog reflects on a powerful reality: while #Ukraine defends its sovereignty, it is also working to ensure that war does not erode its democratic institutions.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://t.co/MiksPxSj7C

[Alistair Scrutton @aliscrut]

My take on why @campbellclaret may be wrong about avoiding the FIFA World Cup @RoryStewartUK

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

"As political #polarization erodes democracy worldwide, boycotts may just contribute to that toxic atmosphere putting ‘us’ vs ‘them’. #Democracy may need more trips to countries with dodgy reputations," writes @aliscrut on the topic of the #FIFAWorldCup.

https://t.co/uPSJi4irDa

[Alistair Scrutton @aliscrut]

Some thoughts on the FIFA World Club, and why calls to boycott it may not be good for global democracy https://t.co/reI0EBSMwq

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

"The postponement of Ukraine's elections is legitimate because Ukraine's own constitution dictates that while there is martial law there won't be elections." - @Int_IDEA's @samvanderstaak at the @FullFact ⬇️
https://t.co/Nbbsuz3jkE

[Melissa Chan @melissakchan]

2024 was about world elections. @Int_IDEA has some interesting info: "Heads of state and government have become slightly younger... Africa led the youth movement... The President-elect in the United States, Donald Trump, is the oldest executive elected." https://t.co/Rwzmc1yHlS

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

🎙 #DemocracyIDEAs - In our latest #podcast, climate campaigner @Luisamneubauer talks to @Int_IDEA's @aliscrut about defending democracy and safeguarding our planet. ⬇️ #ClimateChange #StockholmSeries https://t.co/1YxLJ4NSgM

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

"@Int_IDEA said its #GlobalStateofDemocracy Report found that 47% of countries have experienced a decline in key democratic indicators over the past five years, marking the eighth consecutive year of global democratic backsliding." - @APNews ⬇️
https://t.co/ARTSmNjthj

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

🎙 The world-renowned elections expert, Professor @PippaN15, talks to @Int_IDEA's @aliscrut and @skshah23 about the importance of electoral integrity and public perceptions of the credibility of elections around the world. 🔊⬇️#GSoD2024 #ProtectElections
https://t.co/d2MjHAwv01

[Sam van der Staak @samvanderstaak]

My latest op-ed argues that #democracy is #security. The @EU_Commission, like @NATO, should tie the two together, both at home and abroad.👇
@FriendsofEurope @Int_IDEA
https://t.co/RTwgj6h7Ud

[Alistair Scrutton @aliscrut]

My latest blog -- What Fujimori’s legacy teaches Latin America about trading democracy for security https://t.co/tlt38z0toD

[Televidentes CNN-EE @cnnesptvfans]

#PanoramaMundial Con Gabriela Frías (@gfrias): Reacción Internacional A La Crisis Electoral De #Venezuela Junto A Marcela Rios Tobar (@mriost), Directora Para América Latina Y El Caribe De @Int_IDEA - 5 De Agosto, 2024 https://t.co/idYnQBKaF9 #RT

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

The popular will of the Venezuelan people, expressed in Sunday’s #election, must be respected. Venezuelans have the right to total transparency of the vote count.

This is the time to stand united with the democratic resolve of the people of #Venezuela. ⬇️
https://t.co/27gEk4c9Fi

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

International IDEA condemns the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and we wish him a speedy recovery. Our thoughts go out to all the victims of the shooting at the Pennsylvania rally.

This attack is a reminder of how crucial civility in politics is to the protection of free and fair elections. Denouncing and eradicating all forms of political violence is essential for the functioning of democracy.
https://t.co/dzPsqpoYqi

[Alistair Scrutton @aliscrut]

After a personal visit to Madrid, some thoughts on Spain's political atmosphere (and its tortillas...) https://t.co/sqJY6MtONf

[Reuters @Reuters]

Voters in many countries are suffering a crisis of faith in their democracies and institutions, a survey by a governance watchdog showed, painting a bleak picture in a year in which more than half of the world's population holds elections https://t.co/YJCw2w6nxX

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

With estimates of over 2 billion people voting in 2024, this year will be one of the most important for holding elections in decades.

The need to #ProtectElections, and to ensure that genuine elections are honored and respected, has never been greater.➡️ https://t.co/r3cGYolYAY

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

With estimates of over 2 billion people voting in 2024, this year will be one of the most important for holding elections in decades. The need to #ProtectElections has never been greater.

Stay tuned for continuous updates on elections around the world. ⬇️
https://t.co/r3cGYolYAY

[Alistair Scrutton @aliscrut]

How does democracy cope in an era of "radical uncertainity"? @KevinCasasZ has some proposals

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

"Preparing democracy for an age of radical uncertainty will not be easy. It requires defending some of its basic tenets, now under assault. Societies need to rethink social contracts to reduce uncertainty." - @KevinCasasZ @TheEconomist ⬇️ https://t.co/vr1pTJywsV

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

"Preparing democracy for an age of radical uncertainty will not be easy. It requires defending some of its basic tenets, now under assault. Societies need to rethink social contracts to reduce uncertainty." - @KevinCasasZ @TheEconomist ⬇️ https://t.co/vr1pTJywsV

[France in Sweden 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinSweden]

"The membership of France is part of our steadfast commitment to human rights and democracy, signaling our determination to enhance the support that @Int_IDEA provides to electoral processes and parliamentary cooperation worldwide." @francediplo_EN
👉https://t.co/UfgPeXOsLF