Rule of Law

Democracies function on the understanding that all citizens are equal under and subject to the law. Rule of law can often be one of the most difficult areas for countries transitioning to democracy, as the advantages afforded to elites under autocratic systems can be hard to dislodge.  When societies ensure that political leaders, business leaders, and social elites are not offered special judicial treatment, however, they are better equipped to promote equality, provide real chances of economic and social advancement, and attract foreign investment and economic activity.   

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In the News

Nov 1, 2019

Bryza joins Turkey’s TRT World TV to discuss the U.S. House of Representatives voting on rules of the ongoing Presidential impeachment inquiry

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

Nov 1, 2019

Simakovsky joins VOA to discuss the ramifications of the ongoing impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

UkraineAlert

Oct 31, 2019

Another one to watch

By Melinda Haring

Ukraine needs more people with rich experience like Leonid Antonenko's to dig into the data and speak out.

Civil Society Corruption

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Ullman in UPI: Halloween: the best of times in Trumpworld, scary for everyone else

By Harlan Ullman

Conflict Corruption

UkraineAlert

Oct 29, 2019

This should be Zelenskyy’s next big push

By Sergii Bondarchuk

Ukraine now has a chance to take the radical steps needed to re-build the SBU and establish a genuine security service under firm democratic control.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

Issue Brief

Oct 28, 2019

Prospects of the Russian protest movement

Amid a summer of protest and Vladimir Putin's declining popularity, Ksenia Kirillova looks at the Russian protests victories, weaknesses, and next steps.

Elections Political Reform

Issue Brief

Oct 28, 2019

Prospects of the Russian protest movement

By Ksenia Kirillova

Amid a summer of protest and Vladimir Putin's declining popularity, Ksenia Kirillova looks at the Russian protests victories, weaknesses, and next steps.

Elections Political Reform

Long Take

Oct 28, 2019

Молодежь на московских протестах

By Ольга Хвостунова

Протестные выступления этого лета подтверждают наблюдения о том, что российская молодежь выходит из-под контроля Кремля и начинает создавать собственную политическую идентичность.

Elections Political Reform

Issue Brief

Oct 28, 2019

Перспективы российского протестного движения

By Ksenia Kirillova

Итоги выборов в Москве подтвердили как рост протестных настроений среди населения, так и способность оппозиции мобилизовать и координировать свои действия.

Elections Political Reform

Issue Brief

Oct 28, 2019

Перспективы российского протестного движения

By Ксения Кириллова

Итоги выборов в Москве подтвердили как рост протестных настроений среди населения, так и способность оппозиции мобилизовать и координировать свои действия.

Elections Political Reform

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