From his days as a young political leader to his current service as his nation’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán has been a strong advocate of freedom and democracy. A voice of reason and vision, Viktor Orbán continues to play a central role in the historic process of Euro-Atlantic integration....

The 2004 presidential election represents one of the most important events in Ukraine since independence. How the campaign, voting, and vote tabulation are conducted will determine the democratic credentials of Ukraine"s next president.

On November 21, 2004, the people of Ukraine will vote to elect their next president. They have the right and deserve the opportunity to make their choice freely, without intimidation or fear, from outside or within.

NATO's agenda in South Caucasus

Ukraine has a convincing claim for U.S. support. Ukraine voluntarily gave up what would have been the world"s third-largest nuclear arsenal in 1994. Through fully contested presidential elections in 2004 and the legitimate transfer of power to the winning candidate, Ukraine showed that it belongs to the Euro-Atlantic community.

The Belarus Democracy Act will help us support those within Belarus who are working toward democracy. We welcome this legislation as a means to bolster friends of freedom and to nurture the growth of democratic values, habits, and institutions within Belarus.

Inflation, shortages, and government inefficiency plague Iran's economy and may undermine the Mahmoud Ahmadinejad government.

The New Atlantic Initiative released the following statement in support of NATO enlargement on September 9.