Why the growing number of foreign agent laws around the world is bad for democracy

Countries across the world have enacted laws targeting foreign-funded media and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), classifying them as "foreign agents". The laws are intended to address concerns about foreign influence on domestic affairs but have unfairly targeted organisations providing human rights and social assistance or monitoring government transparency.

Why the growing number of foreign agent laws around the world is bad for democracy
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Countries across the world have enacted laws targeting foreign-funded media and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), classifying them as "foreign agents". The laws are intended to address concerns about foreign influence on domestic affairs but have unfairly targeted organisations providing human rights and social assistance or monitoring government transparency.