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Structural Reforms and Anti-Corruption in Russia: An Analysis Based on New Institutionalism
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Akbar Valizadeh   |
| Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract
Corruption, as a chronic and structural challenge within Russia’s governance system, poses a serious threat to economic development, political legitimacy, and public trust. The central question of this study is: To what extent can structural reforms grounded in the approach of new institutionalism effectively reduce corruption in Russia? Based on this inquiry, the research hypothesis asserts that institutional reforms emphasizing transparency, the independence of oversight bodies, and changes in informal norms can lead to a significant reduction in corruption.
This study employs a qualitative methodology with a descriptive-analytical approach, relying on library resources and document analysis. The theoretical framework is based on new institutionalism, which is used to examine the role of formal and informal institutions in shaping the structure of corruption.
Findings indicate that legal reforms and anti-corruption policy formulation alone are insufficient for controlling corruption. Success in this domain requires effective implementation mechanisms, political will, public participation, and transformation in political culture and institutional behavior. New institutionalism, with its focus on the interplay between structure and agency, offers a suitable framework for designing anti-corruption strategies in Russia. |
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| Keywords: Russia, New Institutionalism, Corruption, Structural Reforms, Governance, Soviet :union: |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/07/18 | Accepted: 2025/01/3 | Published: 2025/04/3
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