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Members’ Coffee and Discussion (Virtual) – Thursday, December 4th
A monthly discussion of world events for members. Virtual session on zoom this Thursday, December 4th, 10am-11am.
Virtual session on zoom Thursday, February 4, 2026 10am-11am.
Topic: Corruption in Ukraine (for real this time!)
Facilitator: Volunteers needed
Suggested Readings:
Suggested Readings:
- Budjeryn, M. (2025, November 26). War, peace, and corruption in embattled Ukraine. Brookings.
- Hewson, J., & Warsi, Z. (2025, December 5). Corruption scandal rocks Ukraine as it fights for survival against Russia’s invasion. PBS News.
- Skorkin, K. (2025, November 18). The corruption scandal engulfing Ukraine won’t die down anytime soon. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
- Dickinson, P. (2025, November 17). Zelenskyy faces the biggest corruption scandal of his presidency – Atlantic Council. Atlantic Council.
- Transparency International. (2025, February 18). CPI 2024: Highlights and insights – News. Transparency.org.
- Ukraine Specific The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index in the world. (2024). The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index in the World.
Register HERE – Zoom link will be sent in confirmation email. Looking forward to seeing all who can make it.
For current events sessions, members are encouraged to review the latest editions of the Council’s weekly world news review: 7in7
Looking forward to seeing all who can make it.
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