President Zelenskyy: Deoligarchization is the key to Ukraine’s future success

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
President Zelenskyy: Deoligarchization is the key to Ukraine’s future success

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
President Zelenskyy: Deoligarchization is the key to Ukraine’s future success

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

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UkraineAlert

May 18, 2021

President Zelenskyy: Deoligarchization is the key to Ukraine’s future success

By Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the recent measures imposed against Viktor Medvedchuk are just the beginning and argues that deoligarchization holds the key to Ukraine's future success.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

May 18, 2021

Ukraine’s EU Association Agreement obliges Kyiv to pursue rule of law reforms

By Willem Aldershoff

Ukraine's landmark 2014 EU Association Agreement contains a number of often overlooked commitments that oblige Kyiv to remain firmly on the path towards reform and the rule of law.

Corruption European Union

In the News

May 16, 2021

Arbit quoted in The Guardian on Biden’s Israel-Gaza stance

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

May 15, 2021

Dagres joins Monocle to discuss the upcoming Iranian election

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

New Atlanticist

May 14, 2021

Czechmate? What’s behind the downward spiral in Czech-Russian relations

By Petr Tůma

After Czech officials exposed Russia's involvement in the 2014 explosions at the Vrbětice arms depot, diplomatic tensions have spiked. A Czech diplomat previews what's coming next.

Central Europe Corruption

UkraineAlert

May 11, 2021

Blinken Kyiv visit analysis: What next for US-Ukraine ties?

By Peter Dickinson

What can US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent visit to Kyiv tell us about the current state and future prospects for bilateral relations between America and Ukraine?

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

May 9, 2021

Azodi quoted in EuroNews on who is the foreign policy decision-maker in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Iran

New Atlanticist

May 7, 2021

The risky logic behind China’s economic strategy: ‘Politics in command’

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

As the regime comes to see private companies as a rising threat, we’re entering a new era of Chinese state capitalism.

China Corruption

Britain Debrief

May 7, 2021

#BritainDebrief – Can Britain help Navalny? A debrief from Vladimir Ashurkov

By Ben Judah

Vladimir Ashurkov, director of the Anticorruption Foundation and close ally of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, joins #BritainDebrief to discuss corruption in Britain and its role in protecting the wealth of the Kremlin elite.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

May 5, 2021

Murtazashvili: Democracy Denied—The False Promise of Afghanistan’s Constitutional Order

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Corruption
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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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