Alexander Cooley
Claire Tow Professor of Political Science at Barnard College and expert on post‑Soviet politics and authoritarian influence, author of Dictating the Agenda and co-author of work on kleptocracy and transnational corruption.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 37min
How authoritarianism went from defense to offense on the world stage
Alex Dukalskis, associate professor at UCD studying authoritarianism, and Alexander Cooley, Barnard political scientist on authoritarian influence, discuss how autocratic states learned and adapted since the 1990s. They cover stigmatizing NGOs, legal shields and censorship, corporate pressure from market access, media expansion, and sports as soft power. The conversation maps a five-stage playbook for projecting authoritarian power globally.
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Jun 1, 2020 • 1h 13min
18 - The Geopolitics of Turkmenistan
Join Peter Leonard, an expert on Central Asia, Naz Nazar, a Turkmen-born journalist, and Alexander Cooley, a political scientist, as they unravel the complexities of Turkmenistan. They explore its paradoxical nature, from its glittering capital's marble architecture amid widespread poverty to the cult of personality surrounding former president Niyazov. The guests discuss Turkmenistan's unique neutrality in a perilous geopolitical landscape and its shifting allegiances, especially towards China, which has become a vital economic partner. Expect surprising insights into this enigmatic nation!
Mar 20, 2026 • 53min
Transnational Corruption in Foreign Policy Today
Daniel Nexon, Georgetown professor of international relations, and Alexander Cooley, Barnard scholar of post‑Soviet politics and kleptocracy, discuss how authoritarian regimes use transnational corruption as statecraft. They trace global kleptocratic networks, sanctions evasion, shifts in U.S. enforcement, and the roles of crypto and de‑dollarization. Short, sharp takes on geopolitical strategy and corrupt influence.
