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Kleptopia

Book • 2020
Kleptopia delves into the intricate networks of corruption that span the globe, from the Kremlin to the White House, revealing how dirty money fuels authoritarian regimes and undermines democracies.

Through compelling narratives, Tom Burgis illustrates the mechanisms of global kleptocracy and its profound impact on societies.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Anne Applebaum when discussing books about money laundering.
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Kleptocracy, Inc. — with Anne Applebaum
Mentioned by Rory Stewart as a book about the global networks of autocratic regimes.
100. Anne Applebaum: Corruption, Populism, and Ending the War in Ukraine
Mentioned by Tom Burgess, the author of the book, in the context of discussing the industry that profits from international kleptocracy.
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Recommended by Matt Steinglass, Europe correspondent, for its exploration of international money laundering.
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Recommended by Matt Steinglass, Europe correspondent for The Economist, for its relevance to current events.
Get the lead out: Zambia’s toxic mine

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