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In the News

Nov 5, 2024

Banks quoted in Politico on Trump policies on green subsidies and economic negotiations with Europe

By George David Banks

Democratic Transitions Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Oct 24, 2024

Moldovan and Georgian elections highlight Russia’s regional ambitions

By Katherine Spencer

Russia is playing a key role in elections currently underway in Moldova and Georgia, underlining Moscow's determination to retain its regional influence despite challenges created by the invasion of Ukraine, writes Katherine Spencer.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Oct 12, 2024

Charai in the National Interest: The US and Israel’s Path to Supporting the Iranian People’s Aspirations

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2024

As Saied increases his grip on power, Tunisia’s democracy is being squeezed

By Karim Mezran, Alissa Pavia

Tunisia's president has cleared the field for his reelection on October 6. His increasing hold on power is raising critical questions about the country's future.

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Sep 17, 2024

Charai in National Interest: The Second Trump Assassination Attempt Shows Why America Must Stand United

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Sep 10, 2024

Ukraine’s biggest wartime government shakeup prompts muted reaction in Kyiv

By Andrew D’Anieri

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presided over his government’s largest wartime reshuffle in early September, with nine ministries getting new permanent leadership, writes Andrew D’Anieri.

Conflict Defense Industry

Experts react

Sep 9, 2024

Experts react: Maduro has forced Venezuela’s opposition leader into exile. What should the world do now?

By Atlantic Council experts

Over the weekend, opposition leader Edmundo González fled to Spain after a Venezuelan court issued a warrant for his arrest. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what’s next.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

Issue Brief

Aug 30, 2024

South Asia’s political parties need internal reforms to revitalize regional democracy

By Steve Cima, Geoffrey MacDonald, James Storen

This paper is the third in the Freedom and Prosperity Center's "State of the Parties" series analyzing the strength of multi-party systems in different regions of the world.

Democratic Transitions Elections

Issue Brief

Aug 30, 2024

Unloved but indispensable: Political parties in Europe

By Paul McCarthy, Thibault Muzergues, Patrick Quirk

The experience of the past decade has shown that despite their unpopularity, political parties remain indispensable for the functioning of democracies in Europe—when they are present, plural, and organized, democracy is doing well. To prove this assertion, this paper will look at four telling examples in recent European history.

Democratic Transitions Elections

MENASource

Aug 30, 2024

Algeria has never seen a smooth transfer of power. It won’t in this election, either. 

By Andrew G. Farrand

A weak slate of alternative candidates and the near certainty of Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s victory will do little to inspire participation.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions
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Experts

Fellow

David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

Staff

Will Mortenson

Program Assistant

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Democratic Transitions Latin America

Staff

Aalaa Abuzaakouk

Deputy Director, Millennium Leadership Program

Millennium Leadership Program

Arabic Civil Society

Fellow

Danuta Hübner

Distinguished Fellow

Europe Center

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

Fellow

Gorana Grgić

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Croatian Democratic Transitions

Fellow

Nasredeen Abdulbari

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Arabic
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