Commentary
Sarah Chayes
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In The Media
The Link Between Government Corruption and the Rise of Terrorist Groups
Government corruption is an important factor in the rise of violent extremism. Syria, Ukraine, and Nigeria are important contemporary examples.
By Sarah Chayes
Published on Jun 11, 2014
Source: WBEZ’s Worldview
Speaking on WBEZ’s Worldview, Carnegie’s Sarah Chayes discussed the link between corruption and national security. She explained that “corruption can be a very significant driver of a variety of different international security threats. And then when something major breaks out, often the situation spins out of control.”
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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Recent Work
Political ReformDemocracyMiddle EastSyriaSouthern, Eastern, and Western AfricaEastern EuropeUkraineLevant
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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