Political Reform

As societies around the world look to transition toward more democratic systems of governance, political reforms are often needed to improve decision-making processes, ensure fair representation of social groups, and increase transparency and accountability of government functions. Effective reforms can help make governments more effective, foster stability within societies, and unlock economic potential. Whether initiated by electorates or through the process of accession to multilateral political or economic pacts, political reform measures can be important stepping stones on the road to healthy democratic rule.

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UkraineAlert

Mar 28, 2023

The real definition of victory for Ukraine

By Victor Pinchuk

Genuine Ukrainian independence will only come with the country as a member of the European Union and NATO, writes Victor Pinchuk.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Mar 24, 2023

Pavia joins <em>Il Post</em> to discuss Tunisia’s democratic backsliding  

By Atlantic Council

Africa Middle East

MENASource

Mar 17, 2023

How the war in Iraq changed the world—and what change could come next

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts break down how this conflict has transformed not only military operations and strategy, but also diplomacy, intelligence, national security, energy security, economic statecraft, and much more.

Climate Change & Climate Action Conflict

In the News

Mar 15, 2023

Karim Mezran in The National Interest: Four Possible Scenarios for Tunisia’s Political Crisis

By Atlantic Council

North Africa Political Reform

In the News

Mar 13, 2023

Karim Mezran in Arab Digest: No End in Sight: Libya’s Consolidated Criminal Networks

By Atlantic Council

Libya Middle East

UkraineAlert

Mar 6, 2023

How Putin’s fear of democracy convinced him to invade Ukraine

By Michael John Williams

Putin's decision to launch the full-scale invasion of Ukraine was rooted in his longstanding fear that the emergence of a democratic Ukraine could serve as a catalyst for the collapse of his own autocratic regime.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Feb 11, 2023

Karatnycky in Politico: Corruption, fraud and Ukraine’s defense minister

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Eastern Europe

In the News

Feb 6, 2023

Nasr in Foreign Affairs: Iran’s Hard-Liners Are Winning

By Atlantic Council

Iran Political Reform

Atlantic Debrief

Feb 2, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What’s Ukraine’s future with the EU? | A Debrief with Gérard Araud

Ben Judah speaks with Atlantic Council Distinguished Fellow Gérard Araud ahead of the EU-Ukraine summit on Ukraine's European path.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

AfricaSource

Jan 30, 2023

<strong>How the international community can help restore Sudan’s democracy </strong>

By Sami Abdelhalim Saeed

A number of challenges confront Sudan on its road to democracy. How the country's leaders and the international community address them could either make or break the dreams of the 2019 revolution.

Africa Democratic Transitions

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