Panelists Lilia Shevtsova, Leon Aron and Denis Volkov discussed the factors that will shape political developments in Russia and the opportunities those developments might provide for reform. Leonid Gozman provided comments.

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As Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine look to strengthen the rule of law and democratic accountability within their borders, the panel discussed current corruption challenges and how outside actors – from Russia to the US – are influencing the reform process in each country.

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While nearly 50 African heads of state pursue official government agendas at the Leaders’ Summit, the civil society conference engaged prominent democracy and human rights activists from Africa in a series of working groups to develop specific recommendations, goals, and demands, which will result in an Action Program for Democracy in Africa on Tuesday, August 5.

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As a member of the international team of lawyers prosecuting the case of former Chad president, Hissen Habré, Delphine Djiraibe told the story of how Habré was brought to trial and explored the potential impact on transitional justice in Chad.

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