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Anne Applebaum's 'Empire of Grift' essay sparks corruption debate
Original: Anne Applebaum: Empire of Grift: Making the world safe for # corruption . # Greenland # Canada # Alberta # crypto # farr
Anne Applebaum, the Pulitzer-winning historian and Atlantic journalist, published a piece titled 'Empire of Grift' arguing that corruption networks are reshaping global politics. Her argument ties together figures such as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and topics including crypto deals, Qatar, and territorial disputes involving Greenland and Canada, framing it as a broader challenge to the rule of law.
Why now: The essay links high-profile political figures and current territorial and crypto controversies, prompting debate about kleptocracy in Western politics.
Anne ApplebaumJared KushnerSteve WitkoffQatarGreenland
Evidence
- Anne Applebaum: Empire of Grift: Making the world safe for # corruption . # Greenland # Canada # Alberta # crypto # farright # Poland # UK # Romania # oligarchy # law # ruleoflaw # humanrights # kleptocracy # JaredKushner # SteveWitkoff # Qatar https://… · Bongolian@mstdn.social · 2
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