Joshua Russell

Guest Author

Joshua Russell is a Policy Analyst for the Open Society Policy Center in Washington, D.C. His work covers Europe and Eurasia, and focuses on supporting democracy and human rights and counter corruption. He works extensively with Open Society’s civil society partners throughout the region, and coordinates a wide range of advocacy efforts with them. Prior to working at Open Society, he worked for several years in interfaith advocacy and organizing.

He holds a Master’s in Public Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Furman University. He is on LinkedIn.

Articles by this author:

The US Can — and Must — Counter Russian Influence Undermining Kyrgyzstan’s Democratic Progress

Dec. 22, 2023 Joshua Russell and Jasmine D. Cameron

People take part in a demonstration outside Georgia's Parliament in Tbilisi on March 8, 2023 called by Georgian opposition and civil society groups against government plans to introduce controversial "foreign agent" legislation, reminiscent of Russian legislation to pressure critics. The calls came after more than sixty of people were detained and dozens of police officers wounded in violent clashes that broke out in the capital Tbilisi late the day before, amid fears of democratic backsliding in Georgia. Some of the protesters carry a sign that says, "Stop Russia." (Photo by VANO SHLAMOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Backsliding: Georgia’s Crackdown on Civil Society May Be Just a Start

Mar. 27, 2023 Joshua Russell and Vano Chkhikvadze