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Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security (ACDS)

The Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security (ACDS) project at Brookings tackles the world’s thorniest anti-corruption problems—the ones that most profoundly impact global democracy and security. Learn more about the ACDS project and sign up for our newsletter.

Governance Studies

Mourners lay down candles during a candlelight vigil outside the Minnesota State Capitol following the assassination of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. Amid a concerning trend of political violence in the U.S., the Hortmans were shot at their home on June 14, 2025.

Political Polarization Addressing political violence to protect American democracy

Jonathan Katz, Renée Rippberger, Eric Urby

August 21, 2025

Economic Indicators Around the halls: The cost of compromising federal data

Lauren Bauer, Ellis Chen, Manann Donoghoe, William G. Gale, Carol Graham, Joseph W. Kane, Jonathan Katz, Aaron Klein, Tracy Hadden Loh, Elena Patel, Renée Rippberger, John Sabelhaus, Hannah Stephens, Darrell M. West, Vanessa Williamson

August 14, 2025

US Capitol in Washington DC seen through flags surrounding the Washington Monument

U.S. Democracy How do we safeguard democracy?

Jonathan Katz, Kathryn Dunn Tenpas

July 3, 2025

EU flags from the member states and the flag of Europe on poles in Europa Building during the European Council summit, the meeting of the European leaders. Brussels, Belgium, on March 20, 2025.

Democracy, Conflict, & Governance The Transatlantic Bridge: Igor Blaževič on the countries that will fill the democracy gap

Norman Eisen

May 20, 2025

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Meet our team of experts and staff

Experts

Jonathan Katz

Jonathan Katz Fellow - Governance Studies, Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security (ACDS)

Robin Lewis

Robin J. Lewis Fellow - Governance Studies, Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security (ACDS)

Norm Eisen

Norman Eisen Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM)

Joseph Foti

Joseph Foti Nonresident Fellow - Governance Studies, Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security (ACDS)

Research staff

Eric Urby Research Analyst and Communications Coordinator

Madison Gee

Madison Gee Project Coordinator

Renée Rippberger Research Analyst

Samara Angel Senior Research Analyst and Project Coordinator

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