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In Moscow's Shadows 145: How Corruption Works Under Putin
In Moscow's Shadows
Corruption as a Control System
Corruption serves as a control system where those in power ensure everyone has secrets that can be exposed at any time. This control allows the ultimate arbiter, like Putin, to decide whose skeletons get revealed, creating a sense of fear and compliance. When individuals have skeletons in their closets, they become vulnerable to manipulation, giving the state leverage over them. This dynamic discourages opposition or resistance, as individuals understand the consequences of challenging the state.
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