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David Szakonyi is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University, specializing in corruption, autocracy, and non-market strategy. His research examines political systems in Russia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, the UK, and the U.S., focusing on topics like electoral fraud, illicit financial flows, and authoritarian governance. He has authored two books: Politics for Profit: Business, Elections, and Policymaking in Russia (2020) and The Technocrats: Competent Loyalists and Authoritarian Rule (forthcoming), and contributes to organizations like the Anti-Corruption Data Collective and PONARS Eurasia.
His research spans anti-corruption policies, electoral manipulation, and the role of technocrats in autocratic regimes. Key projects include analyzing the impact of beneficial ownership transparency on offshore investments and the dynamics of opposition rule under autocracy. Szakonyi frequently engages with policymakers and media, providing expert commentary on Russian politics, sanctions, and transnational corruption. His work bridges academic research with policy advocacy, emphasizing practical applications of his findings.
Recent publications highlight themes such as the consequences of private equity on U.S. political lobbying, the co-optation of corrupt officials in autocracies, and the effectiveness of anti-corruption reforms. He collaborates extensively, with co-authors including Florian Hollenbach and Ora John Reuter, on studies addressing global governance challenges.
