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The Legatum Institute's Transitions Forum hosted Andrei Kirilenko, Professor of the Practice of Finance, MIT Sloan School of Management, for a conversation on how to tackle Ukraine’s economic crisis. Interviewed by Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute.

Lord (Paddy) Ashdown discusses the position of Britain's main political parties today, how to make voters feel connected to politicians (through devolution of powers to local communities) and why so many people in the West feel that capitalism is not working for them. Interviewed by Tim Montgomerie, Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute as part of his Vision of Capitalism programme.

The Rt. Hon. Michael Gove MP called for reform of the justice system in England and Wales, as he delivered his first speech as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice at the Legatum Institute. Introduced by Sian Hansen, Executive Director at the Legatum Institute.

Anton Shekhovtsov, Transitions Forum Visiting Senior Fellow, shared insights from his research on Romania and Hungary’s democratic development—and the threats that might lie ahead. Interviewed by Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow to the Transitions Forum at the Legatum Institute.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks discusses the contribution of social institutions—like the family—to economic growth. Interviewed by Tim Montgomerie, Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute, as part of his Vision of Capitalism Series.

Peter Salisbury, freelance journalist and Democracy Lab blogger, gave a detailed analysis of the conflict in Yemen at a recent Transitions Forum breakfast. Salisbury described the local conflict that has been internationalised and turned into a complex regional security and humanitarian challenge with global implications. He explained the history of the conflict, the policy considerations, and the possible outcomes for the country. Interviewed by Anne Applebaum, Director of the Transitions Forum at the Legatum Institute.

Professor Stephen Trachtenberg,President Emeritus of George Washington University, discusses the challenges faced by the leadership running universities today. Interviewed by Sian Hansen, Executive Director at the Legatum Institute.

What is the role of architects in the 21st century? Can—and should—they have a moral responsibility in shaping the overall good of society? As part of the Legatum Institute's Architecture of Prosperity series, Charlotte Skene Catling, architect and Director at Skene Catling de la Peña, shared her thoughts on why entrepreneurial architects matter in policy and how they can contribute to lasting prosperity as we grow our cities. Interviewed by Hywel Williams, Senior Adviser, Legatum Institute.

Andrew Palmer (Business Affairs Editor at The Economist) discusses his new book, Smart Money. In this podcast, Palmer explains how financial innovation can make future crises less, not more, likely. He also discusses the role of pay-day lenders, and the developing relationship between technology and finance. Interviewed by Stephen Clarke, Research Analyst at the Legatum Institute.

As part of the 'Roads to Freedom' series, A.N. Wilson, biographer, novelist and columnist, discussed the ways in which Shakespeare has been used by British and European admirers and detractors, particularly during the 19th century.

Bronwen Everill, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, King's College London, gives an overview of her History of Capitalism lecture for the Legatum Institute which discussed the Atlantic commercial enterprise and the Royal African Company. In conversation with Hywel Williams, Senior Adviser at the Legatum Institute.

Min Zin, Legatum Fellow and Democracy Lab blogger, discussed Burma's democratic progress and explained why this Autumn's general election will be a "litmus test" for the country's democratic transition. In conversation with Anne Applebaum, Director of the Transitions Forum at the Legatum Institute.

Leonid Volkov, a member of Russia's Central Council of the Party of Progress gives an insider's perspective on the future of the Russian Opposition within the context of today’s challenges and in the lead up to the 2016 Parliamentary elections. In conversation with Anne Applebaum, Director of the Transitions Forum, Legatum Institute.

Rhodri Williams, a rule of law expert with experience in transitional justice issues in fragile and post-conflict settings, discusses property rights in Libya, four years on fromthe uprising that deposed Muammar Qaddafi. He was the Legatum Institute to speak on a panel that launched the latest Transitions Forum paper titled, Libya: Whose Land Is It? Interviewed by Anne Applebaum, Director of the Transitions Forum at the Legatum Institute.

Dan Hannan, MEP and author of 'How We Invented Freedom and Why It Matters' gave a talk on the importance of the Magna Carta, whose signing 800 years ago will be celebrated in June 2015. Hannan hailed the English-speaking people for introducing the rule of law—and in this way, freeing men and women from arbitrary rule. Interviewed by Cristina Odone, Director of Communications at the Legatum Institute.

As part of the Legatum Institute's History of Capitalism series, Maarten Prak of the University of Utrecht, gave a lecture on why the Dutch Republic flourished in the 17th century. In this short podcast, Prak is joined in conversation by Hywel Williams, Senior Adviser at the Legatum Institute.

As America gears up for its 2016 General Election, Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of The National Interest, gave an insider's account of the runners and riders in the US election. Interviewed by Sian Hansen, Executive Director at the Legatum Institute.

Self-confessed “rock kid who turned to a life of activism”, Srdja Popovic, discusses how nonviolent movements can bring about democratic transitions and revolutions. Popovic is the author of 'Blueprint for Revolution', a "handbook for anyone who wants to effectively (and peacefully) improve your neighborhood, make a difference in your community, or change the world". Interviewed by Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute.

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, gave a rousing speech to launch the Legatum Institute's new Vision of Capitalism project. In his talk, Johnson claimed it is time to "reclaim capitalism as a moral force". Johnson was introduced by the Legatum Institute's Tim Montgomerie. The Vision of Capitalism, led by Montgomerie, will deliver an agenda for restoring faith in the free market.

On the eve of the 2015 UK Spring Budget, David Gauke MP, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, spoke to the Legatum Institute's Cristina Odone about pensions, tax reform and the future of Britain as a business centre.