International Forum for Democratic Studies

The International Forum for Democratic Studies (IFDS) is an analytical initiative of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). Established in April 1994, its programs include the Journal of Democracy (which has Spanish and Portuguese editions), the Network of Democracy Research Institutes, and fellowship programs such as the Reagan–Fascell Democracy Fellowship.

Larry Diamond was the Forum's founding co-director (1994-2009). Shanthi Kalathil previously served as its senior director. Christopher Walker currently oversees the Forum.