After using the Russian invasion diligently for plenty of international support, Ukraine’s elites aren’t holding up their side of the bargain: They keep ruining their country.
Cleaning Up the Olympics?
On efforts to disentangle the incestuous and seemingly inseparable relationship between sports and politics.
Pakistan: Booting Out Sharif
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif being kicked out of office for corruption is a triumph for transparency and justice.
Brazil: A Fallen Hero and the Start of a New Era?
Lula’s sentence is a signal to all of Latin America that justice can prevail. From Mexico to the tip of Argentina, corruption has pervaded politics for decades. Now is the time to fix it for good.
Qatar: A Pariah?
Unlike its neighbors, Qatar has continued to do well ranked by perceived corruption.
Trump’s Systematic Strategy to Abuse Power
Trump tramples on law enforcement in ways commonly associated only with dictatorships.
Africa: A Massive Tragedy That Could Be Avoided
The issue of the intense connection between corruption and violence fails to secure the attention it deserves.
South Africa: Democracy at Risk
South Africa’s President treats his country as his own personal fiefdom and that of his cronies
Trump’s Era of Disorder
The U.S. President is challenging the U.S. constitutional provisions designed to prevent the abuse of public office.

























