Friday, April 16, 2021

When it comes to corruption, Britain is catching up fast with the Middle East — Patrick Cockburn

 Sounds like the US too, where the stakes are even larger, hence the incentive greater.

The Independent
When it comes to corruption, Britain is catching up fast with the Middle East
Patrick Cockburn

See also
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Counterpunch
Biden Aligning With the Wrong Side in India
Shubh Mathur

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