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Worldwide Corruption articles on Democracy Chronicles

Worldwide corruption is a major obstacle to democracy and the rule of law. In a democratic system, offices and institutions lose their legitimacy when they’re misused for private advantage. This is harmful in established democracies, but even more so in newly emerging ones. It is extremely challenging to develop accountable political leadership in a corrupt climate. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Corruption in America.

Inside The Luxury Russian Dacha Linked To Vladimir Putin

by DC Editors - June 25, 2022

Inside The Luxury Russian Dacha Linked To Vladimir Putin

Putin has publicly disclosed few and humble assets. However, leaked data and whistleblowing show that he may actually be very rich.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Russia, Vladimir Putin, Worldwide Corruption

Namibian president denies ‘inappropriately’ assisting Ramaphosa

by DC Editors - June 13, 2022

Namibian president denies 'inappropriately' assisting Ramaphosa

Namibia’s government says charges that President Geingob used his office to aid South African counterpart in a cover up are false.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, South Africa, Worldwide Corruption

Repression Launched Across Borders Leaves Democracies Struggling

by DC Editors - June 13, 2022

Repression Launched Across Borders Leaves Democracies Struggling

What was formerly considered a bold move, such as assassinating a dissident in another country, has become ordinary for autocrats.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Political Dissidents, Worldwide Corruption

Corruption Gains Ground In Dominican Republic After Acquittal

by DC Editors - June 13, 2022

Corruption Gains Ground In Dominican Republic After Acquittal

The June 6, 2022, decision to release 11 suspects of serious corruption is a major setback for rule of law in the Dominican Republic.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Worldwide Corruption

Russian Mercenaries Are Putin’s Anti-Democracy Tool in Africa

by DC Editors - April 26, 2022

Russian Mercenaries Are Putin’s Anti-Democracy Tool in Africa

Although pinned on France, evidence led to the mysterious mercenaries of Russia’s Wagner Group in violations in Mali in recent weeks.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Asia, Mali, Russia, Worldwide Corruption

What We Get Wrong About Putin’s Motivations. And Money.

by David Anderson, J.D. - April 18, 2022

7 weeks into the Ukrainian invasion our collective media is still wasting time kvetching about Putin’s wealth and the oligarchs surrounding him.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Equatorial Guinea, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Worldwide Corruption

Government Disinformation And Freedom Speech In A Post-Truth Era

by DC Editors - April 16, 2022

Government Disinformation And Freedom Speech In A Post-Truth Era

Much attention has been dedicated to the spread of disinformation, but little focus has been placed on state-sponsored disinformation.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Worldwide Corruption

Revealing The ‘Real Money’ Funding Kremlin’s War

by DC Editors - April 16, 2022

Revealing The ‘Real Money’ Funding Kremlin’s War

Famed investor Bill Browder believes Putin and oligarchs have stolen a trillion USD from the Russia people since the Soviet Union collapsed.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia, Vladimir Putin, Worldwide Corruption

On Confronting A Lie

by Jack Jones - April 9, 2022

The problems that we are dealing with are because of the consistent misrepresentation of truth as well as the rich targeting our society’s weaknesses.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Worldwide Corruption

Who Are Russia’s Oligarchs And Can They Sway Putin?

by DC Editors - March 27, 2022

Who Are Russia’s Oligarchs And Can They Sway Putin?

After years of helping Putin dominate Russia, it is critical to assess the power that the oligarchs have over him has he attacks Ukraine.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia, Worldwide Corruption

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