Brian Klaas

Brian Klaas is a professor of global politics at University College London and the author of Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us.

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro makes a "thumbs up" gesture in front of a sign announcing the combatting corruption forum.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro makes a "thumbs up" gesture in front of a sign announcing the combatting corruption forum.

Does Power Corrupt?

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President Andry Rajoelina reviews the troops during his inauguration ceremony Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Jan. 19.
President Andry Rajoelina reviews the troops during his inauguration ceremony Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Jan. 19.

Labeling Elections ‘Good Enough’ Lets African Leaders Get Away With Fraud

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How to Steal an Election in Broad Daylight

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The United States Needs a Post-Election Peace Plan

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Another Bipartisan Tenet of U.S. Foreign Policy Bites the Dust

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The Unthinkable Olive Branch

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How Fake Democracies Damage Real Ones

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The Devil We Know in Minsk

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Why Tunisia Absolutely, Totally Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

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Today, Tunisia Is Tested

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Bridging the Two Tunisias

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The Long Shadow of Ben Ali

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The Curse of Low Expectations

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