Kleptocratic Adaptation: Anticipating the Next Stage in the Battle Against Transnational Kleptocracy
Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine in 2022 spurred a renewed commitment by democracies to fight transnational kleptocracy. In turn, kleptocrats adapted to evade rule-of-law measures. For more on kleptocratic adaptation, read the Forum’s report by Matthew T. Page and Jodi Vittori or watch the virtual report launch featuring the authors and Larry Diamond.
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Kleptocratic Cooperation in Africa: How Russia and China Undermine Democracy
How are authoritarian powers cooperating to prop up kleptocratic institutions and embolden malign actors across Africa? Don’t miss Andrea Ngombet and J.R. Mailey’s report on Chinese and Russian kleptocratic influence on the continent or watch the virtual report launch featuring the authors and Jodi Vittori.
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After Wagner: Russia’s Export of Kleptocracy to Africa
The death of Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin called into question the future of the Moscow-linked organization’s activities in Africa. Check out our Power 3.0 blog post on this topic (or read J.R. Mailey’s report for more in-depth analysis).
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Kleptocratic Networks in Angola: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
Don’t miss the Forum’s conversation with Rafael Marques about the nature of kleptocratic networks in Angola. For this and more, check out the Power 3.0 podcast.
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To Catch a Kleptocrat: Lessons Learned from the Biens Mal Acquis Trial in France
Comment est-ce qu’on attrape un kleptocrate? How do you catch a kleptocrat? Tutu Alicante explains how the “Biens Mal Acquis” trial serves as a model for combatting kleptocrats through strategic litigation. Read more from the Forum’s 2019 report, available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish!
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The Rise of Kleptocracy
How did kleptocracy emerge as such a crucial threat to democracy? According to NED’s Melissa Aten and Christopher Walker, corrupt actors exploit the global institutions to launder their ill-gotten gains overseas, comprising a new phase of financial corruption, or “kleptocracy 2.0.” Read the Journal of Democracy’s January 2018 edition for insights on the rise of kleptocracy, with essays from Brett Carter, Oliver Bullough, and many more.
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“The world now confronts ‘kleptocracy 2.0,’ a multifaceted threat to democracy that requires a coordinated and sophisticated transnational response.”
Melissa Aten and Christopher Walker, “The Rise of Kleptocracy: A Challenge for Democracy“
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