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Oct 21, 2019

Passing the baton in Turkmenistan

By Victoria Clement

The capital, Ashgabat, is whispering that the president plans to place his son Serdar in a leadership role, while he takes on the mantle of sage advisor, becoming the power behind the throne (rather than on it). In essence, Berdimuhamedow is securing hereditary succession for his son, while retaining power.

Central Asia
Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 13, 2019

Nawaz in The Indian Express on his new book, The Battle for Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Corruption

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Nawaz in India Today on his new book, The Battle for Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Corruption

UkraineAlert

Oct 9, 2019

Real talk on Kyiv’s talks with Moscow

By Diane Francis

Ukraine must devise its bargaining position, and anticipate Russia’s, or it will be devoured in upcoming talks, left to the mercy of Putin as well as of France and Germany, both co-opted by Putin.

Conflict
Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Oct 9, 2019

Mission possible

By Basil Kalymon

The government wants to liberalize the economy and proceed with radical and swift changes.

Corruption
Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Oct 3, 2019

Early warning signs in Ukraine

By Bohdan Nahaylo

The recent resignation of Oleksandr Danyliuk is a blow to all those who have expected better from the new Ukrainian president and his team.

Democratic Transitions
Political Reform

Insights & Impact

Oct 3, 2019

Afghan Presidential Elections Debrief with Omar Samad

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s Nonresident Fellow Omar Samad shares his insights and analysis following the country’s fourth presidential election since 2001. Samad highlights the geopolitical and security implications of these elections and outlines the incoming mandate for the two frontrunners following the breakdown of peace talks between the U.S. and Taliban.

Afghanistan
Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Oct 1, 2019

Ukraine is having a very bad month

By Melinda Haring

Only three weeks ago, diplomats, the international finance community, and Ukraine boosters were so upbeat.

Corruption
Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Sep 27, 2019

Why Zelenskyy needs a new chief of staff now

By Melinda Haring

A new investigation may shed light on the views of Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Bohdan toward Russia and the West.

Corruption
Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Sep 26, 2019

Expert Q&A: How’s the US-Ukraine relationship after New York?

By Melinda Haring

How’s the US-Ukraine relationship after New York? What should Zelenskyy do next? How could Russian President Vladimir Putin exploit this?

Corruption
Democratic Transitions
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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

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Omar Samad

Nonresident Senior Fellow

South Asia Center

Democratic Transitions Conflict

Fellow

Mercedes Sapuppo

Nonresident Fellow

Eurasia Center

Belarus Civil Society

Fellow

Franak Viačorka

Nonresident Fellow

Eurasia Center

Belarus Civil Society