Corruption
Tucker Carlson Is Lying About Ukraine and Mexico
While Carlson repeated that his claim about the weapons being sent to Mexico is a "fact," he offered no evidence of any kind to support it.
It’s a Miracle Russia’s Aircraft Carrier Hasn’t Sunk Yet
This boat is a nightmare—not just for the Russian Navy, but for the men who dare to serve aboard her.
Why Hong Kong’s Economic Future Looks Grim
A recent Bloomberg article reported: “Hong Kong is turning to oil-rich Saudi Arabia for new funds to help offset a growing list of challenges facing its stock market.” That is...
Guatemala’s Judicial Independence Dilemma
Almost four months into Guatemalan president Bernardo Arevalo’s administration, Attorney General (AG) Maria Consuelo Porras remains in her post. Porras is one of Guatemala’s most controversial and polarizing figures. Notably,...
Will Lebanon Ever Find an Effective Leader?
Lebanon remains without an elected president while its people watch helplessly as their country risks further escalation with Israel and slides deeper into poverty. Average Lebanese citizens have little to...
Russia’s Strategy of “Capture”
As the two-year mark of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, there is palpable discord at the top of Kyiv’s wartime leadership. After months of tension and weeks of speculation and...
Forget Russia, Could Corruption Defeat Ukraine?
The latest revelations about corruption in Ukraine tell a complex story. A scandal has engulfed the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, where 100,000 mortar shells worth about $40m (£31m) were paid for but...
Are Lebanese Banks Today’s BCCI?
Half a century ago, Pakistani financier Agha Hasan Abedi started the Bank of Commerce and Credit International (BCCI), building it into the seventh-largest private bank in the world. In just...
Georgian Dream or Georgian Nightmare?
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, Georgia’s government and citizens sought to join Western institutions. Accordingly, the government pursued aggressive anti-corruption policies to eliminate graft throughout the country. Initially,...
U.S. Should Set an Example to Combat Global Embezzlement
Saudi Arabia and the Gulf monarchies exploring their geopolitical options with China has a dimension that the Washington debate has neglected: the kings, dictators, and their relatives across the world...
Lebanon’s Bank Strikes Pit Judges Against the Status Quo
On March 14, Lebanese banks renewed a nationwide strike in response to ongoing investigations and recent rulings regarding their policies and practices since the start of the country’s brutal economic...
Turkey Needs Accountability, Not Only Aid
Turkey will require billions of dollars in foreign aid to clear debris and rebuild from the recent earthquake. Though more than 40,000 victims need a generous helping hand, assistance should...