List of Corruption articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 In Brazil, a Corruption Case Begins as Economy Still Struggles
Is the trial against Brazil's former president a balm for or distraction from the country's current economic woes?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Why Was Russia’s Economic Minister Just Put on Trial?
Russia’s economy minister was arrested for bribery. But as usual, there’s a lot more to the story than the official Kremlin line.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 When Corruption Can’t Be Fixed
In countries like Afghanistan, there is no government without patronage. It’s time for Washington to face up to this reality.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Saakashvili Steps Down
Saakashvili's adventure in Odessa comes crashing to an end.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Ukraine Has Opened Pandora’s Database of Corruption
But declaring billions of dollars in wines, watches, and tickets to outer space isn’t going to win the public’s love — or the West’s trust.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Has Zuma Met His Match? Damning Report Details South African President’s Corruption
South Africa’s independent watchdog is a saving grace after President Jacob Zuma is skewered by new allegations.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Lebanon Has a New President (Not That It Matters)
President or no, Lebanon has had no effective governance for decades. That's not about to change.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Ukraine Is Going to Be a Big Problem for the Next U.S. President
Between the country’s corrupt and foundering government, and an aggressive Russia immune to U.S. attempts to rein in its encroaching behavior, the next administration needs to take Ukraine off the back policy burner.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Watchdog: United States Made Corruption in Afghanistan ‘Pervasive and Entrenched’
Billions of dollar the U.S. sent to Afghanistan made it a much more corrupt place.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Yes, the U.S. Can Fight Corruption Overseas
But a U.S. senator’s novel proposal for doing it still needs some tweaks.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Congo’s President Is Preparing for War Against His Own People
Joseph Kabila isn’t preparing for new elections to pick a successor. He’s steeling himself for massive popular unrest by stocking up on riot gear and water cannons.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 France’s Bongo-Bongo Party
As Gabon erupts in violence, the dark, twisted legacy tying this former colony to Paris is bubbling up to the surface.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Nicaragua Is Turning Into a Real-Life ‘House of Cards’
Strongman Daniel Ortega is running for a third term (with his wife as VP) and cravenly removing all checks on his power. Sound familiar?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Will Congress Get Serious About U.S. Offshoring Loopholes?
The Panama Papers revelations were just the beginning. Now the FBI is worried about terrorist financiers exploiting American shell companies.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Rousseff’s Impeachment Met With Tears — Even from One of Her Impeachers
The Brazilian president was impeached after a 10-month battle to keep her role.
