Establishing the rule of law is a key component of a peaceful post-war Russia. The current discourse often overlooks the extent to which law, legal design, and legal process mattered for Russia\u2019s post-Soviet trajectory, first during the 1990s and then as it was sliding into authoritarianism during the Putin era. What mistakes did Russian lawmakers and their Western advisers make in the early post-Soviet years? Were there design flaws from the outset? What were the legal instruments, structures, and processes that subsequently enabled Putin’s regime to consolidate its power?<\/p>\n
Once the opportunity for legal reform arises, it is vital that Russia does not repeat the mistakes of the past. What are possible ways forward towards constitutionalism in a post-war, post-Putin Russia? What vision of separation of powers, federalism, and human rights should a new Russia embrace? How should it tackle endemic corruption, restore space for civil society, and ensure the independence of the media? What role should transitional justice play?<\/p>\n
Russia After Putin explored how to build the rule of law into Russia’s future. The event offered an opportunity to engage with experts, scholars, and activists who share a passion for understanding Russia’s political landscape and a desire to ensure her democratic future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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