Corruption and Power
Corruption serves as a crucial tool for autocracies, allowing leaders to maintain control by sanctioning illegal activities like smuggling and bribery. The resource curse highlights how natural wealth can lead to exploitation, benefiting dictators while harming citizens. As Western companies face legal restrictions on overseas corruption, other nations, particularly China and Russia, may fill the void, potentially reshaping the global landscape of power and influence.In this clip
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