October 16, 2017

Journal of Democracy October 2017 Issue: What is Putinism?

The October 2017 issue features six essays on Russia's autocracy, a debate on Iran's 2017 elections, other essays on social media and democracy, constitutionalism in Asia, and more.

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October 16, 2017

Globalization Chinese-Style: A JoD Book Review

Forum director Shanthi Kalathil reviews Nadege Rolland's "China's Eurasian Century? Political and Strategic Implications of the Belt and Road Initiative" in the Journal of Democracy October 2017 issue.

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October 12, 2017

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.

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September 18, 2017

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.

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