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Book Synopsis: A former adviser to the Joint Chiefs of Staff explains how government’s oldest problem is its greatest destabilizing force.
The world is blowing up. Every day a new blaze seems to ignite: the bloody implosion of Iraq and Syria; the East-West standoff in Ukraine; abducted schoolgirls in northern Nigeria. Is there some thread tying these frightening international security crises together? In a riveting account that weaves history with fast-moving reportage and insider accounts from the Afghanistan war, Sarah Chayes identifies the unexpected link: corruption.
Since the late 1990s, corruption has reached such an extent that some governments resemble glorified criminal gangs, bent solely on their own enrichment. These kleptocrats drive indignant populations to extremes—ranging from revolution to militant puritanical religion. Chayes plunges readers into some of the most venal environments on earth and examines what emerges: Afghans returning to the Taliban, Egyptians overthrowing the Mubarak government (but also redesigning Al-Qaeda), and Nigerians embracing both radical evangelical Christianity and the Islamist terror group Boko Haram. In many such places, rigid moral codes are put forth as an antidote to the collapse of public integrity.
The pattern, moreover, pervades history. Through deep archival research, Chayes reveals that canonical political thinkers such as John Locke and Machiavelli, as well as the great medieval Islamic statesman Nizam al-Mulk, all named corruption as a threat to the realm. In a thrilling argument connecting the Protestant Reformation to the Arab Spring, Thieves of State presents a powerful new way to understand global extremism. And it makes a compelling case that we must confront corruption, for it is a cause—not a result—of global instability.
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Are you concerned about the state of global security? Do you want to understand the underlying forces behind international security crises? Look no further than "Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security". Written by a former adviser to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, this book delves deep into the heart of corruption and its destabilizing effects on governments around the world.
Get ready to be captivated by a riveting account that combines history, fast-moving reportage, and insider accounts from the Afghanistan war. Author Sarah Chayes uncovers an unexpected link between corruption and the explosive situations we witness today. From Iraq and Syria to Ukraine and Nigeria, corruption has become so rampant that it has transformed governments into glorified criminal gangs solely focused on enriching themselves.
As you delve into the pages of "Thieves of State", you will journey into some of the most venal environments on earth. You'll witness firsthand the consequences of corruption, from Afghans returning to the Taliban to Egyptians overthrowing governments and Nigerians embracing radical religious movements. Chayes explores the emergence of rigid moral codes as a response to the collapse of public integrity and ties it back to key historical figures such as John Locke, Machiavelli, and Nizam al-Mulk.
Through her deep archival research, Chayes reveals a pattern that connects corruption to global extremism. By understanding the root cause of instability, we gain a powerful new perspective on global conflicts. "Thieves of State" presents a compelling case for why corruption must be confronted head-on. It is not merely a result, but a cause of the instability we see today.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the world of corruption and global security. Gain a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our world and discover the path towards a more stable future. Take action now and read "Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security" by clicking here.
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