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Anne Applebaum: What USAID's Absence Looks Like on the Ground

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The Threat of Independent Anti-Corruption Institutions in Autocratic Regimes

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between corruption and power dynamics in Russia, focusing on how independent anti-corruption efforts challenge the authoritarian regime. It emphasizes the risks of cronyism and secrecy that undermine accountability, prompting reflections on potential parallels in other political systems.

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