Corruption

Seven men were convicted in the 2016 killing of environmental activist Berta Cáceres, but real accountability—and remedies for the corruption and insecurity plaguing Honduras—lag far behind.

Georgia’s presidential election is a referendum on a government that has reversed its predecessor’s gains.

Brazil’s populist firebrand is relying on conservative values, fear of crime, anger about corruption, and rampant fake news to gain support from across the political spectrum.

One of the world’s most experienced autocrats has clinched another seven-year term by bending the rules of the game in his direction in ways both old and new.

The country’s new government wants to root out corruption—but the ancien régime isn't giving up without a fight.

More journalists are assassinated than die in war zones.

South Africa’s president tells Foreign Policy about his plans to tackle corruption, redistribute land, and restore the country’s moral leadership.

Italian populism is still fueled by corruption scandals that are over two decades old.

The United Nations and foreign powers claim they are dedicated to building up the Somali National Army. Instead, they have become complicit in its dysfunction.

A journalist’s murder shocked the country in February, but it hasn’t led to a more independent media.

Charges of corruption are toppling leaders at a growing clip. That's a good thing for global politics.

War is politics by other means — and so is the World Cup.

A corruption scandal involving the country’s top club and the national team’s captain has enraged Croatian fans.

With so much political, social, and financial capital invested in its national squad, why can’t Turkey qualify for a World Cup?

Mainstream establishment parties across the continent have been replaced by populists offering easy and empty answers.

The 2017 crisis in Catalonia tore the country apart. The new Spanish prime minister will need to fend off rivals and manage alliances to stay in power long enough to heal the wounds.

The cover-up of the 1MDB affair was taking the country toward autocracy — until the people won the day.

After scrambles, fights, and bribes in Karnataka, the stage is set for a tough 2019 vote.

Autocrats and counterfeit democrats have perfected the art of rigging polls to stay in power — without breaking any laws.

Corruption and incompetence pushed Malaysians to end decades of one-party rule.