Certain political moments create windows of opportunity for progress in the fight against government corruption. The actions needed to pass reforms and combat corruption during a window will depend on the political context and history of how the window opened.
In-country reformers, whether in government or civil society, are best placed to navigate those dynamics. However, as many international organizations might aim to help them in those moments, it is useful to have an understanding of the types of support in-country reformers might need. This study draws on experiences of reformers in South Africa, Guatemala, and Slovakia to present an analytical framework for future action.
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Navalny’s Legacy
Night Country: The Mysterious Death of Alexei Navalny in Putin’s Russia
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Alexei Navalny’s death underscores the paradox of Russian power—that the voice of one man imprisoned and isolated in the Arctic should be such a threat.
Fighting Corruption
A Global Forcefield of Accountability
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Magnitsky sanctions and their like have emerged as powerful tools for fighting corruption and upholding human rights. But some fixes are urgently needed to strengthen their ability to hold kleptocrats accountable.
Deadly Corruption
Justice for Victims of the Beirut Blast
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It has been two years since an apocalyptic explosion at Beirut’s port killed hundreds and wounded thousands. One lawyer’s quest for justice in a land where it is hard to find.