Democracy

The economic fallout across Africa from the Iran war will have major impact on the well-being of African citizens and the prospects for democracy on the continent.

Sanctions have become a weapon of lawfare: a contest over the rule of law, governance models and the integrity of global markets. But systemic corruption cannot be sanctioned.

For decades, the United States has stood as the greatest leader in the sanctions space, as well as the greatest provider of tools for sanctioned entities to circumvent them.

A former justice minister from Poland who is wanted there on abuse of power charges has somehow turned up in the United States.

Post-sanctions economic recovery requires a roadmap, new partners, and new practices that can displace, prosecute, and deter corruption that flourished under sanctions.

Tracking the use of State power requires systematically identifying linkages between individual developments and broader trends. This interactive graphic offers one method.

Host Dani Schulkin is joined by Richard Nephew and Bruce Swartz to discuss shifts in U.S. anti‑corruption policy, international cooperation, and enforcement.

Without prioritization of enablers, definitions, and political will, sanctions will continue to police the margins of corruption while leaving its center untouched.

Just Security and Perry World House bring together experts to examine sanctions and anti-corruption policy as tools to target corruption and shape global accountability.

U.S. targeted sanctions have long promoted accountability, but recent removals under Trump raise concerns about opacity, favoritism, and weakening human rights enforcement.

Amid democratic backsliding, Hungary's mayors helped maintain people's trust in government, demonstrating how local leaders can help reweave torn social fabric.

Rising political violence discourages civic engagement, but socially cohesive neighborhoods help Americans stay politically active and committed to democracy.