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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In the News

Mar 2, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” episode 7: Dr. Umair Javed

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Feb 26, 2020

Karatnycky in Foreign Policy: The End of Zelenskyy’s Honeymoon

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Adrian Karatnycky argues in Foreign Policy magazine with Alexander Motyl that despite Ukrainian president Zelenskyy's successes, his most important promises are hitting a wall.

Political Reform Ukraine

In the News

Feb 25, 2020

Nooruddin joins India Today to discuss President Trump’s visit to India and its prospects for advancing US-India relations

By Atlantic Council

India International Norms

In the News

Feb 21, 2020

Salman joins India Today to discuss President Trump’s visit to India

By Atlantic Council

India International Norms

UkraineAlert

Feb 17, 2020

Why we welcome debate on Ukraine

By Eurasia Center

Ukraine can best advance its aspirations by ensuring all its citizens enjoy the right to express their views free from intimidation.

Political Reform Rule of Law

New Atlanticist

Feb 10, 2020

Will the Commission’s new EU proposal revive Western Balkans enlargement?

By David A. Wemer

“For a region whose politics, both domestic and foreign, have been shaped by the promise of EU membership in almost every way since the 1990s, the coming months and years will prove trying," Damir Marusic says.

Democratic Transitions European Union

UkraineAlert

Feb 6, 2020

Zelenskyy must not miss his chance to change Ukraine

By Anders Åslund

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a huge electoral mandate for change and a solid macroeconomic base to build on - but will he become bogged down in day-to-day corruption like so many of his predecessors?

Corruption Political Reform

New Atlanticist

Feb 5, 2020

Albania still committed to EU membership, PM says

By David A. Wemer

Despite continued delays in the opening of accession negotiations with the European Union, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said that his country remains committed to pursuing EU membership because “there is no alternative.” Speaking at the Atlantic Council on February 5, Rama reported that Albania is continuing with its planned reforms as European leaders debate the proper time to begin the membership process for Albania and its neighbor North Macedonia. “We are not sitting and crying,” Rama said. Albania is “not waiting for some miracle to happen.”

Democratic Transitions European Union

In the News

Feb 4, 2020

Nawaz in The Indian Express: Shuja Nawaz’s new book explores differences between Pakistan army and radical elements

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Political Reform

In the News

Jan 31, 2020

Nawaz in the Daily Times: Restoring Jinnah’s vision: a conversation with Shuja Nawaz

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

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