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Foreign Agents

Politicology

CHAPTER

The Shadows of Foreign Lobbying

This chapter examines the extensive influence of foreign lobbying in American politics, tracing its historical origins and contemporary consequences. Highlighting the roles of Ivy Lee and Paul Manafort, it underscores the ethical complexities and legal challenges inherent in foreign influence on U.S. democracy. The discussion also sheds light on the Foreign Agents Registration Act and the troubling practices that expose vulnerabilities in campaign finance laws.

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