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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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