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Exporting Corruption 2022: Top trading countries doing even less than before to stop foreign bribery

17/10/2022

Transparency International’s latest report, Exporting Corruption 2022, indicates that cross-border corruption facilitated by foreign bribery is worse than ever before. Despite international calls to punish companies that bribe foreign public officials to win government contracts, mining licenses and other deals, few countries have kept up with their commitments. Out of the countries analysed, only Switzerland … Continued

Exploring Worldwide Democratic Innovations

18/07/2022

By Heinmaa

As a part of the European Democracy Hub initiative, the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) and Carnegie Europe have released four case studies that illustrate innovative solutions implemented in democracies across the world. The case studies draw insights from how these countries have enhanced their democracies, and explore the possibilities for how they may address … Continued

Successful right-wing populist movements decrease satisfaction with democracy among non-populist voters

13/06/2022

By Heinmaa

James J. Fahey and Hannah M. Alarian communicate the findings of their recent study on how right-wing populism affects democratic satisfaction in the UK and Germany. The authors use data from the 2016 Brexit referendum in the UK, and the 2017 successes of the far-right, populist Alternative für Deutschland in Germany. Their findings illuminate an … Continued

Reality Check: Can the West Bring Kleptocrats to Justice?

30/05/2022

By Heinmaa

Based on the results of its new study, Up to the Task? The State of Play in Countries Committed to Freezing and Seizing Russian Dirty Money, Transparency International has evaluated how well countries leading multilateral efforts to freeze and seize kleptocrats’ assets are equipped to deliver on their stated objectives. The analysis covers eight countries: … Continued

How the War Could Transform Ukrainian Politics

23/05/2022

By Heinmaa

Andrew Lohsen for the Center for Strategic and International Studies writes about the current and potential future impact of Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine on the country’s politics. He addresses impacts in four areas: the erosion of pro-Russian sentiment, the banning of Russia-linked political parties, the potential for politically strengthened oligarchs, and newly energised civil … Continued

Hong Kong’s Freedoms: What China Promised and How It’s Cracking Down

23/05/2022

By Heinmaa

Lindsay Maizland writes a backgrounder for the Council on Foreign Relations on receding democracy in Hong Kong amidst a crackdown by Beijing. Despite assurances at the handover in 1997 that Hong Kong would be granted political autonomy for 50 years, recent years have seen significant restrictions on fundamental democratic rights and freedoms. The backgrounder gives … Continued

The Russian Propaganda in Arabic Hidden from the West

19/04/2022

By Heinmaa

Nadia Oweidat outlines the concerning impact of Russian narratives in Arabic social media depictions of Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine. The messaging is overwhelmingly pro-Russian, with little to no pro-Western or pro-democracy voices. Given the propensity of leaders in the Gulf region to support authoritarian regimes, and increasing anti-Western and anti-democratic messaging over the past … Continued

Ukraine Crisis Prompts China to Swing Behind Myanmar’s Junta

19/04/2022

By Heinmaa

Jason Tower considers the recent shift in Chinese policy towards the authoritarian regime in Myanmar in light of its wider impact in the region, Chinese foreign policy, and its potential impact on democracy and human rights in the region. Over the past month, China has increased its military support for the junta and is also … Continued

Support for democracy is waning across the Americas

15/03/2022

By Heinmaa

Elizabeth J. Zechmeister and Noam Lupu consider the results of the most recent AmericasBarometer survey in The Conversation, which indicates that people are losing faith in democracy across the Western Hemisphere. Support for democracy has declined nearly 10 per cent since 2004, and a growing number of people view their elections and elected officials as … Continued

Open Government Partnership Analysis of Summit Commitments

14/03/2022

By Heinmaa

The Open Government Partnership has released a preliminary analysis of country commitments, as of 25 February 2022. The analysis includes how many were made by OGP member countries, their thematic focus, and their relevance to open government values of transparency, participation, and accountability. A preliminary database of all posted commitments is also included, which includes … Continued

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