The Rise of Kleptocrats? Corruption—and Anti-Corruption—In An Age of Disruption скачать в хорошем качестве

The Rise of Kleptocrats? Corruption—and Anti-Corruption—In An Age of Disruption

Throughout the world, corruption props up dictators, energizes criminal organizations, diverts resources from economic development, and corrodes public trust. Corruption contributes to leaving millions around the world insecure and impoverished. In today’s globalized world, corruption crosses borders: billions of dollars flow illicitly through the international financial system, bribes pass between countries, and authoritarian regimes—from Russia to China to Iran—weaponize corruption to achieve their objectives. US administrations for decades have paid attention to fighting the problem of global corruption. For example, in 2021, the Biden administration called fighting corruption a “Core United States National Security Interest” and developed a strategy to implement it. The second Trump administration has effectively dismantled many of the programs designed to fight corruption, kleptocracy, and bribery abroad. What is the current state of global anti-corruption efforts? How does today’s corruption affect global democracy? Do efforts to combat corruption—like sanctions—help, or do they exacerbate problems? What steps should government and civil society take to push back on corrupt actors without the U.S. in the lead?