As ex-President Sarkozy seeks to restart his quest to get back his job, his French money politics scandal resurfaces
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.
The Factors That Led to the President Rousseff’s Impeachment
Corrupt allies and global economic trends combined to spark the President Rousseff’s impeachment drama
The Little-Known International Business Tribunal Overruling Governments
Big business taking advantage of secretive Investor-State Dispute Settlement program with power that is often overruling governments
The Russian Corruption Epidemic is Getting Worse
Policies set at the top by Putin regime have led to an unstoppable epidemic of Russian corruption
PODCAST: Which Countries Regulate Money Politics the Best?
Is there a best practice in the global challenge of needing to regulate money politics inside democracies?
The Ten Most Fragile States in the World
Fragile states are ranked each year in the Fragile States Index by the US-based Fund for Peace
Former Brazilian President Lula to Stand Trial
Allegations of obstructing justice in an ongoing corruption investigation for former Brazilian President Lula
Baghdad Protests Press For Technocrat Iraqi Government
Building a technocrat Iraqi government has been attempted by the Prime Minister but blocked in Parliament
A Moldova Whistleblower and the New Cold War
Moldova whistleblower Mihail Gofman exposed corruption in his country linked to global powers
Poor Governance is Real Cause of Global Instability
Creeping global instability is a sign the world needs to refocus on democracy and governance