The Pandora Papers should reinvigorate Biden’s anti-corruption push

UkraineAlert Feb 18, 2025

Georgia’s pro-Kremlin authorities intensify crackdown on opposition

By Mercedes Sapuppo

Georgia’s pro-Kremlin authorities presented new legislation in February that critics say will increase pressure on the country’s civil society and independent media while also placing additional restrictions on protests, writes Mercedes Sapuppo.
Civil Society Conflict
The Pandora Papers should reinvigorate Biden’s anti-corruption push

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World Feb 11, 2025

Monopolization is stifling Kuwait’s economy—it’s time to rethink top-down policies

By Rabah Arezki

Since Emir Mishal dissolved parliament in May 2024, Kuwait has faced a political crisis. Meanwhile, economic challenges loom as the oil era wanes. To remain competitive, Kuwait must break up monopolies, foster innovation, and transition from top-down planning to a market-driven approach. In doing so, following regional models while empowering entrepreneurs and diversifying its economy will be crucial.
Corruption Economy & Business
The Pandora Papers should reinvigorate Biden’s anti-corruption push

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World Jan 28, 2025

After the Monsoon Revolution, Bangladesh’s economy and government need major reforms

By Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak

In 2024, Bangladesh’s student-led “Monsoon Revolution” ousted an entrenched autocratic regime, marking a historic shift. Yet, with deep systemic corruption and political resistance, the road to stability remains uncertain.
Bangladesh Corruption

Content

New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2021

The Pandora Papers should reinvigorate Biden’s anti-corruption push

By Andrew R. Marshall

An anti-corruption campaign appeals to disparate domestic groups but also is bound up in many of the core objectives Biden has staked out for the United States in the world. 

Corruption Economy & Business

Britain Debrief

Oct 1, 2021

#BritainDebrief – Can anti-kleptocracy win in London? A debrief from Edward Lucas

By Ben Judah

In this #BritainDebrief, CEPA nonresident senior fellow Edward Lucas discusses kleptocracy inside the UK and what can be done to halt its advance.

Corruption Elections

In the News

Sep 24, 2021

Shullman on the China in Africa Podcast: Is China exporting authoritarianism around the world?

By Atlantic Council

On September 24, 2021, David O. Shullman joined the China in Africa Podcast to discuss his recent Foreign Affairs article with Charles Edel, “How China Exports Authoritarianism.”

Africa China

UkraineAlert

Sep 20, 2021

Why we must not recognize Russia’s fraudulent election

By Oleksiy Goncharenko

Russia's parliamentary elections failed to meet even the most basic democratic standards and served to illustrate the country's slide into dictatorship under Vladimir Putin, says Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko

Corruption Elections

UkraineAlert

Sep 14, 2021

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy vows to fight for judicial reform

By Halyna Chyzhyk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called an extraordinary meeting of politicians, diplomats, and members of the judiciary in order to prevent his flagship judicial reform drive from being sabotaged and derailed.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

Britain Debrief

Sep 13, 2021

#BritainDebrief – Did corruption lose the war in Afghanistan? A debrief from Sarah Chayes

By Ben Judah

Ben Judah sits down with Sarah Chayes, who served for a decade in Afghanistan for the US Government, to discuss the collapse of the Afghan government and its impact on the West.

Afghanistan Corruption

In the News

Sep 9, 2021

Sales quoted in the Washington Times on the Taliban’s intent to run a terror state in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Corruption

UkraineAlert

Sep 5, 2021

US anti-corruption crusade should focus on Europe’s east

By Janusz Bugajski

By making the fight against corruption a key US foreign policy priority, President Biden can counter the Kremlin's efforts to gain influence throughout Central and Eastern Europe via the exploitation of corruption.

Central Europe Corruption

UkraineAlert

Aug 27, 2021

Rule of law shortcomings are the greatest obstacle to Ukraine’s future success

By Richard Deitz

US President Joe Biden's August 31 meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a good opportunity to underline the importance of reforming the Ukrainian judiciary, writes US investor Richard Deitz.

Corruption Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Aug 27, 2021

Ukrainian leaders to Biden: Standing with the world’s democracies means changing course on Nord Stream 2

By a group of Ukrainian lawmakers, leaders, civil society activists, and experts

In a letter to President Joe Biden, more than 50 Ukrainian policymakers, leaders, experts, and civil society activists call for the United States to change course on support for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Corruption Geopolitics & Energy Security
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Experts

Fellow

Nizar El Fakih

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Corruption Human Rights

Fellow

Doug Klain

Nonresident Fellow

Eurasia Center

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

Staff

Benjamin Mossberg

Deputy Director, Africa Center

Africa Center

Africa Corruption

Fellow

Dylan Myles-Primakoff

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Russia Human Rights

Staff

Gissou Nia

Director, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Corruption

Staff

Lisandra Novo

Law & Tech Counsel, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Corruption
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