Reagan’s Legacy: The Creation of NED with Damon Wilson

On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Policy Director Rachel Hoff is joined by Damon Wilson who is the President and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). They discuss the organization’s origins, its connection to President Reagan, and its ongoing mission to promote democracy worldwide. They discuss the importance of supporting grassroots movements, the definition of democracy, and the relationship between U.S. interests and democracy promotion. Wilson addresses criticisms of NED, the impact of U.S. foreign assistance policies, and the need for transparency and accountability in their operations.

Table Of Contents:
0:00 NED’s Origin Story
3:41 Foundation for Freedom
6:16 Defining Democracy
8:59: Less of Us, More of Them
13:01 Democracy v. Sovereignty Abroad
15:49 Treating Dictatorships
17:45 Taking on Criticism
23:59 Freezing Assistance
28:05 What Might Happen
32:17 Accountability & Transparency
37:12 Lightning Round

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