Thousands of Russians gathered in Moscow on Sunday, many chanting for their mayor’s resignation
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.
Thousands Protest Tunisian Corruption Amnesty Bill
More than 2,000 Tunisians marched in the country’s capital protesting a proposed amnesty bill
From Leader to Defendant For Brazil’s Beloved Lula
Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faced a Brazilian court Wednesday accused of taking bribes
Russia’s Shadow-War In A Wary Europe
The combative populist Marine Le Pen of the right-wing National Front flew to Moscow to meet with Putin
Ousted South Korean President Charged with Bribery
South Korean prosecutors on Monday indicted ex-president Park Geun-hye on high-profile corruption
The True Danger Behind Claims of Rigged Voting Machines in India
Rising dangers to Indian democracy are manifesting themselves in voting machine conspiracy theories
Brazilian Corruption Remains Key Obstacle to Democracy
Advances made through democratic policies in Brazil could be wiped out through the scourge of corruption
Even If Zuma Departs, South Africa Will Remain Divided
For a better future, South Africans need to unite across class, race and party political lines
Fixing Political Party Funding For Transparency and Accountability
Discretionary power over use of funds by political parties must be exercised justly, fairy, honestly, and, above all, rationally in order to build viable and democratic institutions.
The Global Importance of Russia’s Weekend Protesters
Anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny posted a report detailing the corruption of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev