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Explore the compelling narrative presented in 'Thieves Of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security' by Sarah Chayes. This powerful book delves into the intricate link between systemic corruption and international instability, revealing how corrupt regimes can undermine security and spawn violent extremism across the globe. With a focus on historical and current events, from the chaos in Iraq and Syria to the rise of militant groups like Boko Haram, Chayes argues that corruption acts as a catalyst for conflict, driving populations to radical movements and desperate actions. Through a mix of insightful reporting and profound analysis, 'Thieves Of State' sheds light on how kleptocracy transforms governments into criminal enterprises and exposes the psychological and social fractures this creates in societies. The book also revisits timeless political philosophies from thinkers like John Locke and Machiavelli, underscoring the enduring relevance of corruption as a destabilizing force. Dive into this critical examination of global politics and understand why tackling corruption is essential for fostering a secure and just world. This brand-new book (ISBN: 9780393352283) published by W W Norton & Company enriches readers' understanding with 272 thought-provoking pages. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393352283
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 272
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The world is blowing up. Every day a new blaze seems to ignite: the implosion of Iraq and Syria; the East-West standoff in Ukraine and schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria. In a riveting account that weaves history with fast-moving reportage and insider accounts, Sarah Chayes identifies the unexpected link: corruption.
Since the late 1990s, corruption has reached such an extent that some governments resemble glorified criminal gangs. These kleptocrats drive indignant populations to extremes”from revolution to militant puritanical religion. Chayes plunges readers into some of the most venal environments on earth and examines what emerges: Afghans returning to the Taliban, Egyptians overthrowing the Mubarak government (but also redesigning Al-Qaeda), and Nigerians embracing both radical evangelical Christianity and Boko Haram. In many such places, rigid moral codes are put forth as an antidote to the collapse of public integrity.
The pattern pervades history. Through archival research, Chayes reveals that canonical political thinkers such as John Locke and Machiavelli, as well as Nizam al-Mulk, all named corruption as a threat to the realm. In a argument connecting the Protestant Reformation to the Arab Spring, Thieves of State presents a powerful new way to understand global extremism. And it makes a compelling case that we must confront corruption: it is a cause”not a result”of global instability.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393352283
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 272
Description:
The world is blowing up. Every day a new blaze seems to ignite: the implosion of Iraq and Syria; the East-West standoff in Ukraine and schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria. In a riveting account that weaves history with fast-moving reportage and insider accounts, Sarah Chayes identifies the unexpected link: corruption.
Since the late 1990s, corruption has reached such an extent that some governments resemble glorified criminal gangs. These kleptocrats drive indignant populations to extremes”from revolution to militant puritanical religion. Chayes plunges readers into some of the most venal environments on earth and examines what emerges: Afghans returning to the Taliban, Egyptians overthrowing the Mubarak government (but also redesigning Al-Qaeda), and Nigerians embracing both radical evangelical Christianity and Boko Haram. In many such places, rigid moral codes are put forth as an antidote to the collapse of public integrity.
The pattern pervades history. Through archival research, Chayes reveals that canonical political thinkers such as John Locke and Machiavelli, as well as Nizam al-Mulk, all named corruption as a threat to the realm. In a argument connecting the Protestant Reformation to the Arab Spring, Thieves of State presents a powerful new way to understand global extremism. And it makes a compelling case that we must confront corruption: it is a cause”not a result”of global instability.