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American Kleptocracy
How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Offshore Finance System
Book • 2021
American Kleptocracy examines how the United States transformed into a global center for illicit finance.
The book details how states like Delaware and Nevada perfected the art of anonymous shell companies, and how post-9/11 reforms led to a surge in illicit finance.
It also explores how African despots, post-Soviet oligarchs, and other corrupt entities have dominated American industries and infiltrated universities, think tanks, and cultural centers.
Michel argues that this system poses a significant threat to democracy and highlights efforts to restore America's anti-corruption leadership.
The book details how states like Delaware and Nevada perfected the art of anonymous shell companies, and how post-9/11 reforms led to a surge in illicit finance.
It also explores how African despots, post-Soviet oligarchs, and other corrupt entities have dominated American industries and infiltrated universities, think tanks, and cultural centers.
Michel argues that this system poses a significant threat to democracy and highlights efforts to restore America's anti-corruption leadership.
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Greg Sargent as an expert on kleptocracy, highlighting their insights into the Trump family's business dealings.


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Greg Sargent as Casey Michel 's first book, focusing on American kleptocracy, offshore finance, and dark money.


The Daily Blast: Trump Humiliates Nikki Haley in Epic New Rant—but Also Sends a Warning
Mentioned by
Greg Sargent as an expert on kleptocracy, highlighting their insights into the Trump family's business dealings.


The Daily Blast: Eric Trump Drops Unnerving Hint About Dad’s Coming 2025 Corruption
Mentioned by Casey Michelle to expose large-scale tax evasion in the United States.

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