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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.

published by
WBEZ’s Worldview
 on June 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.”

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