For many years I have followed closely the remarkable work of a singularly dedicated scholar, Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld. Director of the Center for International Integrity, her two major books - EVIL MONEY and NARCO-TERRORISM - are established classics in … [Read more...] about On The Special Importance Of Rachel Ehrenfeld: An Appreciation
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Intifada Gives Cover To Arafat's Graft And Fraud
Foreign leaders applauded President George W. Bush's call for greater transparency in governance in written remarks to the Global Forum on Fighting Corruption held in The Hague on May 28. What remains to be seen is how the Bush administration … [Read more...] about Intifada Gives Cover To Arafat's Graft And Fraud
Corruption Lives
The Principality of Monaco, a French protectorate, lives mainly off its financial industry, which like other tax havens has its share of dirty money. Despite Monaco's claim that things are under control, it is under pressure from France to clean up … [Read more...] about Corruption Lives
Arafat’s Corruption: the Source of Palestinian Suffering?
According to surveys by the research center of the Israeli Yad Tabenkin, the West Bank per capita gross domestic product (GDP) before the Oslo accord in 1993 was approximately $3,500, and in Gaza, about $2,800. Now, the per capita GDP for both … [Read more...] about Arafat’s Corruption: the Source of Palestinian Suffering?
Down And Out In Palestine
Any attempt of the Bush administration to restart the peace process in the Middle East must first recognize why the Palestinian economy is on the brink of collapse. According to surveys by the research center of the Israeli Yad Tabenkin, the West … [Read more...] about Down And Out In Palestine
Don't Bank On Corruption
Four years after the war on corruption was launched by James D. Wolfensohn, president of the World Bank, and after many international conventions, multilateral and international agreements against bribery and corruption, corruption still appears to … [Read more...] about Don't Bank On Corruption
Cleanup In Indonesia
It is impossible to overestimate the sheer magnitude and complexity of Indonesia's economic and political problems. These include the rise of radical Islam, nationalism, and the old habits of cronyism that hinder serious steps towards democracy. As … [Read more...] about Cleanup In Indonesia
Blind To Narco-Terrorism: US Fails To Confront A Growing Threat
Since Narco-terrorism has not been recognized as one of the leading killers of American citizens in the last two decades, in the form of Cocaine and Heroin. And since the Narco-terrorist organization has not been identified as the driving force … [Read more...] about Blind To Narco-Terrorism: US Fails To Confront A Growing Threat
Fighting International Graft: Lending Bodies Can Bolster War On Corruption
It was James D. Wolfensohn, the president of the World Bank, who on October 1996 suggested a "war" against corruption, warning that: "the international community simply must deal with the cancer of corruption, because it is a major barrier to … [Read more...] about Fighting International Graft: Lending Bodies Can Bolster War On Corruption
Soros: Crack Pipe Dreams – “Tips for Safer Crack Injections”
Left: "tips for safer crack injection"- advertised by Ontario's Needle Exchange Program, * This commentary was published in the Washington Times, on December 15, 1997. President Clinton should be hailed by his AIDS advisers for his refusal to fund … [Read more...] about Soros: Crack Pipe Dreams – “Tips for Safer Crack Injections”