Lucy Lande

Buying Power: Oligarchy and Clientelism in Georgia

In 2003, Georgia had a democratic breakthrough. The Rose Revolution ousted the remnants of the state socialist regime and transitioned Georgia into a burgeoning democracy. At the time, the country...

Legislating Erosion in Slovakia

University of Pittsburgh

In 1998, Slovaks took a stand against their government to ensure future democratization. After the Velvet Revolution and Divorce, the Slovak Republic became a hybrid regime under the nationalist...