Authoritarian Influence and Local Enablers in the Balkans: A Conversation with Donika Emini
In the Balkans, governing elites who benefit from partnerships with democratic states and participation in the E.U. integration …
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Kleptocratic Networks in Angola: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back? A Conversation with Rafael Marques
Angola has long been ranked among the most corrupt countries in the world. Although many hoped the Southern …
It’s Xi Jinping’s Party Now: What the CCP’s Move from Collective to Singular Leadership Might Mean for the World
By Kevin Sheives China isn’t just the CCP’s China; it is now Xi Jinping’s China. At China’s 20th …
Responding to COVID-19’s Impact on Democracy: Two and a Half Years Later
By Ryan Arick and Ariane Gottlieb Over the past two and a half years, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged societies and lives everywhere. Globally, …
A Light in the Dark: Opportunities for Strengthening Resilience in the COVID-Era Between the Summits for Democracy
By Ryan Arick Last month, the Biden administration held the 2021 Summit for Democracy with representatives from approximately 100 countries in …
Blank Check: How Weak Multilateral Lending Standards Enable and Strengthen Kleptocracy
By Elsa Peraldi On September 15, 2021, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $67.38 million loan to …