Kleptocratic Adaptation: Next Steps in the Battle Against...
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Matthew Page, Jodi Vittori and Larry Diamond introduced a new report, “Kleptocratic Adaptation: Next Steps in the Battle Against Kleptocracy."
A Conversation with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari:...
02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria will reflect on the legacy of his administration, his leadership in bringing the Electoral Act of 2022 into fruition and his promise to leave a legacy of credible elections in which the Nigerian people will be free to choose their leaders.
Fight for Freedom Under Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Oppression
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
NED, IRI, and NDI hosted a discussion on the struggle for freedom under Chinese Communist Party (CCP) dictatorship, featuring the author of China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party’s Tyranny, Benedict Rogers.
Nineteenth Annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture: Anne Applebaum...
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Anne Applebaum will present the nineteenth annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture on Democracy in the World on the topic of "Autocracy, Inc."
Sustaining the Momentum: Countering Kleptocracy in Russia...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Shannon N. Green, Nikita Kulachenkov, Nate Sibley, and Paul Massaro consider how to sustain momentum in the battle against kleptocracy after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Nigeria 2023: Ensuring Credible, Peaceful, and Inclusive...
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Chair of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission and civil society representatives from the governance, humanitarian, and media sectors discussed preparations for the 2023 Nigerian elections, and the significant challenges and opportunities ahead.
Peace and Democracy Building in Haiti: A Civil Society Perspective
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
The NED and OCAPH convened civil society leaders from Haiti and the Haitian diaspora to present the results of their collective efforts in devising innovative solutions for a peaceful and democratic transition in Haiti.
The Corrosive Impact of Illicit Finance: A Wake Up Call...
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Oliver Bullough, Isabella Chase, and Adam M. Smith discussed the growing threat of transnational kleptocracy, its severe repercussions for national security and human rights, and what democratic alliances can do to stop it.
No Escape: The True Story of China's Genocide of the Uyghurs
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Please join the International Forum for a one-on-one discussion with Nury Turkel to discuss his book, No Escape: The True Story of China’s Genocide Against the Uyghurs, and the wider implications of China’s ongoing abuses against Uyghur Muslims.
Human Rights in Occupied Crimea: Consequences of Russia’s...
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The NED welcomed two key Ukrainian leaders to discuss the situation on the ground in Crimea and the human rights implications of Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country, with particular focus on the residents of Crimea including indigenous people.
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