corruption
From China to the United States, Europe to Africa, Southeast Asia to South America, corruption affects events and geopolitics around the world. Here, find reports from our cadre of global experts that take on this issue.
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Latvia and the Russia factor
Latvia’s large Russian-speaking population has long led to political and social difficulties, as Moscow uses it to exert influence on the Baltic state. Recently, however, things have begun looking up. Riga has got a handle on financial crimes and corruption, and its politics may be turning a corner. But how much does it have to worry about Russian military intervention?
Lebanon in free fall
Lebanon’s crisis is so dire that the World Bank calls it one of the top three worst since the mid-nineteenth century. Problems have been building for a long time, but the main culprit is a corrupt political system with Hezbollah at its core. Unfortunately for the Lebanese people, extricating the ...
Post-pandemic politics in Southern Africa
States in Southern Africa are still grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, and governments in the region are adopting emergency laws that could have a long-lasting impact on democratic processes in the region. Even when the health crisis eases, there is no guarantee that national leaders will redistribute powers to lower ...
Corruption and the future of democracy in Portugal
A judge’s ruling to dismiss most of the corruption charges against a former Prime Minister have gutted faith in the judicial system in Portugal. GIS examines the scandal that brought the country to this point and analyzes the political implications that could benefit right-wing populists.
Opinion: The political meanings and uses of Russian corruption
Russia is often described as a hotbed of corruption, but while the country is undoubtedly corrupt, it is worth looking at informal networks with a more nuanced perspective. These systems perform several key functions in the Russian balance of power.
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