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Ill Winds: Book Launch and Discussion with Larry Diamond
May 20, 2019
Please join Larry Diamond, Senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Affairs and the Hoover Institution for the launch of his latest book, "Ill Winds: Saving Democracy from...
A New Approach to Economic Development
February 8, 2019
AbstractFrom the point of view of institutional economics, growth is related to the implementation and enforcement of property rights.
Making Democracy Work: Ukrainian Reforms Architecture
January 31, 2019
After the Revolution of Dignity Ukraine has faced a challenging combination: Hybrid war from Russia side and economic and institutional collapse.
Taiwan's Place in the Evolving Security Environment of East Asia
January 30, 2018
Over the last dozen years, Taiwan’s democracy has deepened in important ways.
Saudi Arabia: Can Economic Reform Succeed without Political Change?
November 15, 2017
ABSTRACTThe formation of Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption commission and the arrest of dozens of princes and former ranking officials have brought to focus the prospects for political and economic...
Global Populisms: A Threat to Democracy?
November 1, 2017
THIS EVENT IS AT THE CAPACITY AND CLOSED. Conference ProgramFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 38:45-10:30 Panel 1: Populism as a Threat — Chaired by Anna Grzymala-BusseSheri Berman, Professor of Political Science...
Labor Activism under Egypt’s New Authoritarianism
October 4, 2017
ABSTRACTDespite security surveillance, forced dismissals of labor activists, and referrals of labor activists and protesters to military trials, labor activism remains at the forefront of societal...
U.S.-China Rivalry and the Origins of Taiwan's Developmental State
October 1, 2017
Abstract Scholars have credited a model of state-led capitalism called the developmental state with producing the first wave of the East Asian economic miracle.
LAD Workshop: University of Sarajevo 2017
July 3, 2017
This module addresses the challenges faced by public sector leaders as they foster economic growth in politically charged environments.
LAD Workshop: Ukrainian Catholic University 2017
January 26, 2017
This five day intensive program for a select group of mid- and high-level government officials and business leaders is designed to address how government can encourage and enable the private sector...
LAD Workshop: Economic Policy Research Center 2017
December 1, 2016
The LAD Program in Georgia was first held in January 2016.
LAD Workshop: Strathmore Business School 2016
November 30, 2016
This five-day intensive program for a select group of mid-high-level East African government officials and business leaders is designed to address how government can encourage and enable the...
LAD Course: Case Teaching and Case Study Writing for Public Policy at the Ukrainian Catholic University
September 6, 2016
This workshop course is designed to develop skills that faculty in policy-focused universities and training institutions can use both to develop interactive and participant-centered teaching styles...
LAD Course: LBSNAA Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration
September 6, 2016
This five day intensive program for a select group of mid- and high-level Indian government officials and business leaders is designed to address how government can encourage and enable the private...
LAD Course: INSPER Institute of Education and Research
May 10, 2016
This five day intensive program for a select group of mid- and high-level Brazilian government officials and business leaders is designed to address how government can encourage and enable the...
A Tale of Two Systems: The Impact of Universal Health Coverage on Financial Risk Protection in Taiwan and South Korea
May 10, 2016
Abstract:One of the key objectives of introducing a compulsory health insurance is to provide citizens, regardless of socioeconomic status, with financial risk protection against unexpected...
The Anatomy of Authoritarianism in the Arab World
April 13, 2016
AbstractIn this talk Joseph Sassoon discusses his recently released book Anatomy of Authoritarianism in the Arab Republics (Cambridge University Press, 2016).
From Wild Lily to Sunflower: New Politics in Taiwan
March 25, 2016
Abstract:The Wild Lily movement was a student demonstration in 1990 calling for democracy through direct election.
Countering Violent Extremism
February 26, 2016
AbstractUnder Secretary Sewall will deliver remarks on Countering Violent Extremism, the U.S.
Baghdad's Deep Dilemma: Sectarianism and Urban Segregation under Occupation
February 3, 2016
AbstractThe sectarian-based segregation that has shaped urbanism in Baghdad is a direct outcome of the 2003 U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Iraq.
Silicon Valley and Asian Economies
February 2, 2016
This event is co-sponsored by NHK WORLD, Global Agenda, and the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law.About NHK and Global AgendaNHK WORLD is NHK's international broadcast service....
Measuring Internet Penetration @ Scale: Problems and solutions when measuring internet connectivity in developing countries
November 13, 2015
AbstractThe Internet has already changed many aspects of peoples’ lives in developed economies and has provided far-reaching economic and social benefits.
Liberal Taiwan versus Illiberal South Korea: The Divergent Paths of Electoral Campaign Regulation
November 11, 2015
Abstract:Both South Korea and Taiwan are considered consolidated democracies, but the two countries have developed very different sets of electoral campaign regulations.
Conference on Democracy and its Discontents
October 9, 2015
The Program on American Democracy in Comparative Perspective is holding a conference on Democracy and its Discontents on October 8-10 in Budapest, Hungary.
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