After a decade of President Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian rule in which civil society seemed to be comatose, a new protest movement is growing in Russia. Infuriated by electoral fraud and galloping corruption, the so-called “creative class” is fighting back by means of music, poetry, multi-media, and daring art performances. In this presentation, Artem Troitsky gave a firsthand account of the situation.

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Research Council member Ivan Krastev examines relationship between mistrust, transparency, and democracy in new TED Book

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Many analysts believe that the resilience of the PRC’s authoritarian regime is approaching its limits, as a result of deep changes that have been taking place in China. The state apparatus is still strong, but it must deal with an increasingly contentious, nimble, and resilient civil society. But does this mean there will be a “tipping point” away from authoritarianism in the near future?

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Drawing from his experience in Afghanistan and the Institute for State Effectiveness’s extensive research in the field of political and economic transitions, Dr. Ashraf Ghani discussed why tackling economic questions is essential for a successful transition. He shared experiences from the past, and discussed how they can help us prepare for present and future challenges.

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The experts on this panel examined the key issues that Georgia must address in order for the country to move in the direction of greater democratic accountability.

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HAVEL AS A FIGHTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS It’s wonderful to be here with you this evening. With Ambassador Gandalovic, Madeleine, and the two Martins, I feel like I’m among family. I’ve been given...

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This event discussed the wide range of challenges and opportunities to moving forward with regional integration in order to have a meaningful and positive impact on human security, democratic consolidation, and development.

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