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Sarah Chayes’ Extended Interview With Jon Stewart

From the Islamic State in Iraq to Boko Haram in Nigeria, corruption lies at the root of many of today’s international crises.

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Sarah Chayes spoke to Jon Stewart and explained how corruption is the common thread of many of today's international security threats.

This interview was originally broadcast on the Daily Show With Jon Stewart.

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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