Commentary
Sarah Chayes
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In The Media
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Militant extremist groups are rising from the wreckage of poor governance around the world.
By Sarah Chayes
Published on Apr 16, 2015
Source: WAMU Interfaith Voices
Militant extremist groups are rising from the wreckage of poor governance around the world. Speaking on WAMU Interfaith Voices, Carnegie’s Sarah Chayes explained how acute governmental corruption and the rise of violent religious extremism are linked. After years of putting up with government officials who demand bribes, sex, and cash for routine business, she said many citizens of the Middle East have turned to the moralistic “God’s law” offered by groups like the Islamic State.
This interview was originally broadcast on WAMU Interfaith Voices.
About the Author
Sarah Chayes
Former Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Sarah Chayes is internationally recognized for her innovative thinking on corruption and its implications. Her work explores how severe corruption can help prompt such crises as terrorism, revolutions and their violent aftermaths, and environmental degradation.
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