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How American Lobbyists Threaten Democracy
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Lobbying Shadows: Foreign Influence in U.S. Politics
This chapter explores the controversial use of American lobbying firms by foreign, particularly dictatorial, regimes to sway U.S. politics. It reveals how these practices intertwine legal and illegal activities in political financing, illustrated through the story of a lobbyist's significant influence on Ukrainian politics and the resulting opulence among the political elite.
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