The only place where there's been a really successful anti corruption movement isactually in russia. I think that the politicians haven't figured out its winny message. There needs to be one high profile western politician who makes a lot of traction on this front, and it will spread. And i think t there are political movements that happen in waves. Like populaism happened in a wave where politicians figured out this actually moved voters. It's sticking it to people who are extremely rich at a time when a lot of people are struggling,. but it's doing it in a way that isn't punitive. This month from simon and schuster we look at how corruptible power can change us
Does power corrupt, or are corrupt people drawn to power? It’s a question that runs through the heart of the work of Brian Klaas, professor of global politics at University College London and Washington Post columnist. His latest book is 'Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us', which looks at the psychology behind those who seek power. Pulitzer-prize winning historian and journalist Anne Applebaum speaks with Brian about what the book reveals.
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