Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security

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Book Synopsis: Winner of the 2015 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest.

"I can’t imagine a more important book for our time." —Sebastian Junger

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 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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Looking for a book that delves deep into the underlying causes of today's global security crises? "Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security" by Sarah Chayes is a must-read. Winner of the 2015 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest, this book offers a riveting account that connects the dots between corruption and international security threats. With fast-moving reportage and insider accounts from the Afghanistan war, Chayes uncovers the unexpected link that drives indignant populations to extremes. Dive into the heart of corruption with this eye-opening read!

Discover the devastating impact of corruption on governments around the world. From glorified criminal gangs masquerading as rulers to societies on the brink of collapse, "Thieves of State" sheds light on how corruption has fueled revolutions, religious extremism, and global instability. Sarah Chayes takes readers on a journey to the most venal environments on earth, examining the consequences of unchecked greed and malfeasance. Gain a new perspective on the underlying causes of today's most pressing security challenges.

Uncover the historical roots of corruption and its enduring relevance in global politics. Drawing on deep archival research, "Thieves of State" reveals how corruption has threatened societies throughout history. From Renaissance Europe to the modern Middle East, corruption has been identified as a common threat by political thinkers across centuries. Sarah Chayes presents a compelling argument that corruption is not just a symptom but a cause of global instability, connecting dots between past revolutions and present-day extremism.

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