Major economic and foreign policy changes possible after Sunday’s Brazilian Presidential vote
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.
Image Gallery Collects Several Years of Democracy Promotion
This political image collection was designed by DC Founder and Editor-in-Chief Adrian Tawfik
Ex-Senators Hired as Lobbyists for Russian Banks
During invasion of Ukraine, ex-Senators getting paid big money as lobbyists for Russian banks
Nigeria Oil Corruption Feeds Distrust of Government
Desperate poverty despite economic growth amid multiple insurgencies fed by Nigeria oil corruption
Zimbabwe and Congo Mining Assets Feed Mugabe Corruption
Now legendary plunder of Zimbabwe’s wealth detailed in dictator Robert Mugabe corruption probe
Pakistan Military Political Demands Limit Democracy
Elected officials remain captive to all powerful Pakistan military at highest levels of government
China Corruption Activist Freed From Jail
Jail term of popular China corruption activist and journalist came after his exposure of top leaders
China Political Infighting Danger as Arrests Stir Fears
Does recent controversy point to China political infighting? A seriously dangerous prospect
Stock Sale to Reward China Corruption at Highest Levels
Tech giant public flotation to reward China corruption that sustains ruling dictatorship
Rise of the Koch Brothers in Canada
Increasing investment by Koch brothers in Canada followed by trademark political activism