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The Next Move is the publication of the Renew Democracy Initiative, providing an intellectual home for the pro-democracy movement. We focus on what we’re fighting for, not just what we’re fighting against, offering strategies, highlighting blind spots, and engaging in debates to sharpen our thinking and help realize our vision of a free society. Join our community today.
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The Next Move is the publication of the Renew Democracy Initiative, providing an intellectual home for the pro-democracy movement. We focus on what we’re fighting for, not just what we’re fighting against, offering strategies, highlighting blind spots, and engaging in debates to sharpen our thinking and help realize our vision of a free society. Join our community today.
Frontlines of Freedom
Frontlines of Freedom: raising the voices of the world’s bravest freedom fighters
Frontlines of Freedom is RDI’s flagship program, bringing together a network of over 100 political dissidents from more than 40 different repressive countries. These brave advocates share their stories through civic education programs including accredited courses and fellowships at top universities and engagements with public officials and industry leaders. By sharing their stories of defending freedom, they disrupt partisan echo chambers and inspire Americans to value and defend their democracy.
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Supporting frontline democracies
We don’t just talk about defending freedom. We act on our convictions. Since 2022, RDI has delivered over $15 million in humanitarian aid to frontline communities in Ukraine.
$15M+
humanitarian aid delivered since 2022
330,829
MREs delivered to frontline communities
43,112
sleeping bags distributed
720,000 Liters
clean water produced per day
Kyiv
2026 leadership delegation
Kharkiv
2026 leadership delegation
Frontline aid
Sourced inside Ukraine
Leading democracy defenders support RDI
“There’s nothing more fundamental in our democracy than the freedom to speak out about our government. It’s actually a feature. It’s the right that guarantees all others, and that’s what I’m fighting for. And it’s why the work of organizations like the Renew Democracy Initiative and the courage of dissidents around the world matters so much. You are defending something that is fragile and worth protecting.”
Senator Mark Kelly
United States Senator for Arizona
“We face an epochal challenge: Freedom is under attack by an axis of authoritarians—Iran, Russia, North Korea, and China. That’s why RDI is spearheading the effort to maintain the United States as the arsenal of democracy at the head of a global coalition. The stakes are high, but with RDI’s leadership, the task is not insurmountable, and I’m proud to support this organization.”
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges
Commanding General, United States Army Europe (2014-17)
“I do want to say thank you to RDI. It’s important that we speak and that we do what we can as individuals, but it’s important that we have organizations that allow us that benefit of collective action of working together and not fighting. So thank you Garry, and thank you RDI.”
Senator Peter Welch
United States Senator for Vermont
“RDI connects the dots. They’re changing the conversation on our college campuses. They take their cues from people who love freedom because they know what it’s like to live without it. That’s why I support RDI.”
Rep. Ritchie Torres
United States Congressman for New York-15
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Hundreds of students, business leaders, and policymakers reached. Tens of millions of dollars in aid to frontline democracies. Innovative advocacy campaigns delivering results on Capitol Hill. Changing the national conversation on democracy. Learn how we’re making an impact at RDI in our new report.
