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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.

New Guide for Curbing Global Corruption and Dirty Money

By DC Editors - March 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

New Guide for Curbing Global Corruption and Dirty Money

A new Center for American Progress report offers an all-out road map for how democracies can tackle the problem of kleptocracy.

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

How rich is Russia’s President Vladimir Putin?

By DC Editors - February 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

How rich is Russia's President Vladimir Putin?

“Putin’s Palace” rehashed the question of how rich Putin is. Hermitage Capital’s Bill Browder believes he has the answer.

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

Organized crime is exploiting COVID to seize state power

By DC Editors - February 15, 2021 Leave a Comment

Organized crime is exploiting COVID to seize state power

Opportunists have taken advantage of the COVID-19 outbreak. One way this is happening is in organised crime exploiting it to seize power.

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

Digital technology aids fight against corruption in Latin America

By DC Editors - February 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

Digital technology aids fight against corruption in Latin America

The Democracy Digest is the daily blog of the National Endowment for Democracy and receives funding from

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: South America, Technology Dissidents, Worldwide Corruption

AU Summit is an Opportunity to Fight Corruption in Africa

By DC Editors - February 5, 2021 Leave a Comment

Fight Corruption in Africa

African leaders meeting at the African Union Summit must redouble their efforts to tackle the root causes of corruption.

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

Public Corruption Perceptions Worsening in Balkans

By DC Editors - February 4, 2021 Leave a Comment

Public Corruption Perceptions Worsening in Balkans

Pecreptions of public corruption worsened in most Southeast and Central European countries according to the newest report.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Balkan Nations, Europe, Worldwide Corruption

Australia Dark Money Crisis Overwhelming Political System

By DC Editors - February 2, 2021 1 Comment

Australia Dark Money

Australia’s weak donation laws are allowing political parties to hide the origins of $1bn in income.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Australia, Election Transparency, Money Politics, Worldwide Corruption

Widespread Corruption is Weakening Global COVID-19 Response

By DC Editors - January 30, 2021 Leave a Comment

Weakening Global COVID-19 Response

The index ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and businesspeople.

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

Where’s the Accountability for the Beirut Blast?

By DC Editors - January 27, 2021 Leave a Comment

Accountability for the Beirut Blast

A domestic investigation riddled with due process violations and allegations of political interference suffers delay after delay.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Lebanon, Middle East, Worldwide Corruption

Elaborate Details of Putin’s Rumored Secret Palace Revealed

By DC Editors - January 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

Putin's Rumored Secret Palace

Russian environmental activist has offered elaborate details about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rumored palace by the Black Sea.

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

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