The Globalization of Venality: Kleptocracy's Corrosive Impact...
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Propelled by globalization and the openness of the international finance system, kleptocratic regimes project their power beyond their borders, purchasing regional media outlets, hiring Western PR firms, and engaging international lawyers and bankers to launder their images and protect their wealth.
Prospects for Russia’s Democratic Movement
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The National Endowment for Democracy, the Free Russia Foundation, and the Institute for Modern Russia invite you to a discussion on Prospects for Russia's Democratic Movement at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
The Media Crackdown in the Andean Region: The Case of Ecuador
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Ecuadorian media activist Cesar Ricaurte discussed Ecuador's hostile media environment and the challenges facing the country. NED Program Officer Don Podesta provided comments.
The Next Leap of Faith: Prospects and Concerns for Political...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow Arthur Larok discussed the prospects for political transition in Uganda in advance of the country's upcoming 2021 presidential elections.
1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004