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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.
Corruption Fighter Dodges China Dictatorship as Living
Dictatorship spends billions to monitor and repress dissent so corruption fighter dodges China
Indonesia Ruling Party Chairman Resigns From Corruption
Massive political corruption scandal rocks nation as Indonesia ruling party Chairman resigns
Indonesia Anti-Graft Body Making Waves Against Corruption
Massive democracy saw public outrage against corrupt enabling strong Indonesia anti-graft body
Chinese Corruption Scandals Continue Surfacing
Chinese corruption scandals endemic and Bo Xilai is only one dangerous example: China governance characterized by secrecy and violent dictatorship in crisis
China’s New Supreme Leader Fends Off Corruption Rumours
Dictatorship moving to suppress popular outrage at corruption related to China’s new supreme leader: Leaders have called for reform defense against crisis
Massive Protests Against Pakistan Government Corruption
Protests continue to grow seeking massive Pakistan government corruption fight in troubled nation
How Many Serious Political Parties Should a State Have?
If there are too many parties many of which with a parity of political power than government can be made so indecisive as to be ineffective.
More Assets of Egypt’s Mubarak Frozen in Switzerland
Egypt’s fallen dictator Mubarak and family have funds stolen away across the world: Wide economic pain brought into contrast with assets of Egypt’s Mubarak
How to Reform and Regulate Multinational Corporations
Essential to an understanding of a corporations social responsibility is a notation of the difference between a shareholder and a stakeholder.