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.

Delhi Polls Test India Anti-Corruption Party

December 4, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Delhi votes in major test India anti-corruption party must manage feeding on popular discontent

Indonesia Energy Head Questioned in Corruption Probe

December 2, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Plagued by corruption, Indonesia energy head questioned and ruling party to be blamed by public

Brazil Finance Official Resigns Amid Corruption Probe

December 1, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Public concern over corruption mounts as Brazil finance official resign in shame with legal trouble on the horizon

London Mayor Not High on Crack — Just the ‘Stonkingly Rich’

November 25, 2013 by Craig Boehman Leave a Comment

Understandably, a politician with Johnson’s daydreams about the one-percent lifestyle couldn’t possibly fathom that most billionaires, if not all, have cheated their way to the top by breaking laws or buying elections or by stifling competition.