May 26, 2011

Thailand on the Brink

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

As Thailand, a once stable and reliable American ally in Southeast Asia, becomes increasingly unstable and social polarization deepens, our speakers examined the origins of this crisis and offer analysis on trends and developments unfolding on the streets of Bangkok.

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May 26, 2011

Ukraine’s Convoluted Transition: Between Dysfunctional...

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sponsored by: Fellows

In his presentation, award-winning Ukrainian journalist and scholar Mr. Mykola Riabchuk examined the main causes of Ukraine’s incoherent development and explored the potential to break this vicious circle and push the stalled transition towards democratic consolidation.

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May 12, 2011

Corruption in Angola: An Impediment to Democracy

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Sponsored by: Fellows

In his presentation, journalist and activist Mr. Rafael Marques de Morais examined the ways in which institutionalized corruption affects the rule of law, democratization, and the functionality of the Angolan state, while describing the role that the U.S. government, American businesses, and think tanks can play in holding the government accountable.

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