Freedom in the World is an indispensable reference. -- Samuel P. Huntington, Harvard University An essential source, Freedom in the World works from the assumption that freedom is a universal value, not reserved for the rich. -- Francis Fukuyama, Johns Hopkins University Freedom in the World is the Michelin Guide to democracy's development. -- Daniel Henninger, Wall Street Journal Freedom in the world is an invaluable source for scholars and essential reading for policymakers and political leaders concerned with the promotion and consolidation of democracy. -- Orlando Patterson, Harvard University While there are many sources of economic data, good political data is hard to find. Freedom House's survey is an exception. For anyone concerned with the state of freedom, or simply with the state of the world, Freedom in the World is an indispensable guide. -- Fareed Zakaria, CNN The explosion of democracy is a central development of our era. Freedom House provides an invaluable resource in this authoritative survey of the on-the-ground realities of the state of freedom around the world. -- Jessica Tuchman Mathews, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace This overview will be indispensable to anyone interested in political and civil liberties.