Commentary
Sarah Chayes
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In The Media
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.
By Sarah Chayes
Published on Jan 29, 2015
Source: Daily Show With Jon Stewart
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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Recent Work
Political ReformSecurityDemocracyCivil SocietyReligionNorth AmericaUnited StatesMiddle EastIranIraqSyriaSouth AsiaAfghanistanGulfLevant
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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