By the People is a monthly podcast committed to giving you an insider’s look at the challenges and possibilities facing democracies around the world. Join the nonpartisan International Republican Institute as we dive into the issues of the day and discuss new ideas in governance, elections, and democracy.

By the People discusses the significance of Taiwan’s recent general election with two eminent experts – former U.S. deputy national security advisor Matthew Pottinger and Russell Hsiao, executive director of the Global Taiwan Institute.

By the People discusses the significance of Taiwan’s recent general election with two eminent experts – former U.S. deputy national security advisor Matthew Pottinger and Russell Hsiao, executive director of the Global Taiwan Institute. 







Taiwan, Democracy, and an Unknown Future with Matthew Pottinger and Russell Hsiao | Ep 3

Belarus’ Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya talks about living under a dictatorship and the challenges of leading her country’s shadow government from exile. IRI&#39;s Eurasia Division Director, Steve Nix, joins the podcast.

Belarus’ Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya talks about living under a dictatorship and the challenges of leading her country’s shadow government from exile. IRI&#39;s Eurasia Division Director, Steve Nix, joins the podcast.






Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya | Ep 2

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas discusses life as a female head of state, while IRI President Daniel Twining sits down with host Antonia Ferrier to reflect on 40 years of IRI advancing democracy in an ever-changing global landscape on the inaugural podcast of &quot;By the People.&quot;

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas discusses life as a female head of state, while IRI President Daniel Twining sits down with host Antonia Ferrier to reflect on 40 years of IRI advancing democracy in an ever-changing global landscape on the inaugural podcast of &quot;By the People.&quot;