Democratic Transitions

Democratic Transitions

The number of democracies has increased from around a dozen during the Second World War to nearly 100 today. Societies are presented with unique political, social, and economic challenges as they attempt to transform the institutions, policies, and norms of authoritarian governance into an open and democratic system.

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New Atlanticist

Oct 29, 2021

Sudan’s coup wasn’t a failure of US diplomacy. It was the dawn of a new era in Africa.

By Cameron Hudson

In a context where Washington’s voice is diluted amid competing powers vying for influence in Africa, Sudan has emerged as the ultimate battleground.

Africa Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Oct 25, 2021

Sudan’s prime minister warned of a ‘failed state’ in 2019. Now he’s under arrest.

By Atlantic Council

Here's what Abdalla Hamdok told the Atlantic Council during a 2019 visit to Washington.

Africa Civil Society

In the News

Oct 24, 2021

Mezran quoted in NIUS on the threat armed militias pose to Libya’s fragile peace process

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

BelarusAlert

Oct 24, 2021

Maria of Minsk

By Melinda Haring

Imprisoned activist Maria Kalesnikava did not seek a career in politics but since the outbreak of anti-regime protests in Belarus she has become a source of inspiration for the country's pro-democracy movement.

Belarus Civil Society

In the News

Oct 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in The New York Times on challenges Libya faces heading into December elections

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 21, 2021

Badi quoted in The Arab Weekly on Libya’s upcoming election

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Elections

UkraineAlert

Oct 21, 2021

Now is the moment to transform Ukraine

By Kristina Kvien, Matti Maasikas, Melinda Simmons

Ukraine is on the verge of achieving a breakthrough towards judicial reform and transforming the rule of law situation in the country but President Zelenskyy must demonstrate the political will to overcome opposition.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Oct 21, 2021

Ukraine strengthens independence of key anti-corruption agency

By Anastasia Radina

Ukrainian MPs adopted a landmark law on October 19 that will safeguard the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), the key agency in the country’s struggle against corruption.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 16, 2021

Khoury quoted in The New York Times on the Iraqi elections

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Oct 15, 2021

Zais joins Al Hurra to discuss the Biden administration’s reaction to recent developments in Lebanon

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Corruption
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Experts

Fellow

Patrick Quirk

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center GeoStrategy Initiative

Civil Society Conflict

Fellow

Sue Ramanathan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Crisis Management Democratic Transitions

Fellow

Geoff Ramsey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Civil Society Colombia

Advisory Council member

Kenneth Roth

Member, Freedom and Prosperity Center Advisory Council

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Democratic Transitions Human Rights

Active affiliation

Reem Salahi

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Democratic Transitions

Fellow

Omar Samad

Nonresident Senior Fellow

South Asia Center

Democratic Transitions Conflict
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