Corruption

"As concerning as the global rule of law trends are, the data from these [post-Soviet] states remind us that there is nothing inevitable about rising authoritarianism."

It fueled Russia's war on Ukraine. Now it's time for democratic societies to address this challenge for the long haul, including at home.

The United States cannot destroy Iran’s nuclear ambitions with bombs, and it will not go to war in the Middle East to impose regime change in Tehran.

The New York Attorney General announced a monumental civil enforcement action against Trump and his associates today that could serve as the tipping point for other pending cases.…

Recommended reforms include a two-year post-employment ban preventing senior and very senior officials from working on behalf of foreign governments, plus exploring options for…

Without safeguards, promoting private-sector investment to slow migration risks fueling a crisis for human rights defenders.

A civic leader says the coming referendum reflects the frustration of citizens who want a democratic system but need economic prosperity too.

A singular focus by the US and partners on power-sharing and elections to end the war has instead bred famine and a violent kleptocracy.

Weakened incumbents and diaspora voting could allow the country to change direction after years of graft, mismanagement, and democratic decline.

Stronger tools are needed for regulators to identify the true owners of financial holdings.

"The United States has a valuable opportunity to help the people of Eurasia emerge from the shadow of the Soviet Union’s legacy. It cannot do that if it shuts its eyes to the…

"Slowing or even stopping the torrent of opaquely-sourced cash currently flowing into the real estate industry would be a huge victory in the fight against corruption – and could…