The Big Question: Kleptocracy and Russia’s Foreign Policy
The International Forum for Democratic Studies asks four leading experts about the role of kleptocracy in Russia’s foreign policy.
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.
FORUM Q&A: Philip Howard on Computational Propaganda’s Challenge...
Dean Jackson of the International Forum for Democratic Studies spoke with Phil Howard to discuss political bots, computational propaganda, and the challenges they pose to democracy.
Journal of Democracy July 2017 Issue: India’s Democracy at 70
What are the key challenges facing India as the world's largest democracy marks the 70th anniversary of its independence? Can liberalism be protected by limiting democracy? Does the history of the interwar...
The Fight for Democracy: A New Era of Competition
NED Vice President for Studies and Analysis Christopher Walker in a new issue of Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung's International Reports discusses how authoritarian regimes have made dramatic inroads in challenging...
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.
Forum Q&A: Rafael Marques de Morais on Kleptocracy in Angola
Rafael Marques de Morais discusses kleptocracy and its effect on Angola’s development.
Iraqi Kurdistan at the Crossroads: A Report on Civil Society
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Reporting on the state of civil society in Iraqi Kurdistan, Nawaf Haskan offered recommendations for how domestic and international actors can most effectively facilitate positive change. Comments from Sherizaan Minwalla followed.
The Big Question: Understanding China’s Soft Power
Five experts offer insights into the People's Republic of China's efforts to increase and leverage its soft power and influence worldwide.
The End of an Era? Bolivia’s Evo Morales and the Alternation...
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Journalist and political commentator Raul Peñaranda addressed Bolivia’s political and economic future and reflected on the rise of Morales’ populist administration.
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