Raising voter expectations of politicians has a substantial impact on their well being according to new study
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.
Report Exposes Cambodian PM’s Family Fortune
The Cambodian PM’s family has grown exceedingly wealthy during his decades-long time in office
The Worrying Repression of a Congolese Presidential Aspirant
Congolese presidential candidate Moise Katumbi is facing questionable corruption charges
Hit By The Chamber Of Commerce’s Economic Hit Men
I’ve been interviewed by lots of journalists in the past month in response to the Panama Papers disclosures. A question I often get asked: “How do modern day economic hit men (EHMs) work?”
Is Brazil’s Acting President up to the Challenge?
The economic and political crisis facing Brazil’s acting President Michel Temer is unprecedented
Brazil Impeachment Annulled in Win For Rousseff
President Dilma Rousseff has something to celebrate today after her Brazil impeachment annulled
A New Pro-EU Speaker Elected in Ukrainian Parliament
Politicians in the Ukrainian Parliament have elected a new pro-EU Prime Minister after months of political turmoil emanating from the two year old civil war which has split apart the country
Confessions Of A Panama Papers Hit Man
As an Economic Hit Man in the 1970s I spent a great deal of time in Panama. I hate to admit it, but I helped forge the system that has now been exposed in the Panama Papers. It is a system of legalized crimes.
Brazil’s Lower House Votes to Impeach President Rousseff
Move to impeach President Rousseff is likely to consume Brazilian politics for foreseeable future
World Corruption and the Panama Papers
Massive leak dubbed the Panama Papers is revealing deep corruption epidemic in modern governance