[wanabidii] General Buhari and Nigeria's Election, plus...

...Federica Mogherini, Russia's economy, reform in Myanmar View in browser   |   Send to colleague Dear Colleague, Following a busy week at Chatham House, revisit discussions with Nigerian opposition candidate General Muhammadu Buhari and EU head of foreign policy Federica Mogherini. Also, read new research on Myanmar's democratic transition and the effect of sanctions on the troubled Russian economy. General Muhammadu Buhari on Democracy in Africa and Nigeria's Transition The Nigerian opposition presidential candidate and former military ruler offered his views on the importance of democracy for Africa's future and why delivering dividends of elected government matters both to Nigeria and internationally. Watch the video >  Federica Mogherini on EU Foreign Affairs and Security The EU foreign policy chief called for a renewed UK role in the EU and discussed her vision of a common European foreign policy as well as her office's approach to the crises in Ukraine, the Middle East and North Africa. Listen to the audio > Stagnation, Sanctions and Economic Reform in Russia While Russia may have 'won' Crimea, and may even succeed in ensuring that Ukraine is not 'won' by the West, the price of victory may be a deterioration in long-term prospects for socio-economic development, writes Richard Connolly. Read the research paper > Myanmar's Troubled Path to Reform While this year's elections in Myanmar are likely to be the freest in decades, more work is needed to consolidate democracy, improve governance and promote stability, writes Michael Williams. Read expert comment > The Syrian Conflict: Four Years On FEATURED EVENT Thursday 5 March | 13:00 - 14:00 Staffan de Mistura, United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Chair: Lord Michael Williams of Baglan, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Asia Programme, Chatham House Register (Members only) > Not a member? Apply for membership > Connect Forward this email | Unsubscribe