Tag: Corruption

The Conservative Party in Britain, under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, faces allegations of corruption related to bets placed on the election date, reflecting a sense of decay within the party.
NGO Monitor exposes the questionable funding and practices of certain human rights organizations that are actively spreading lies and propaganda against Israel in an information war.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces strong criticism from various quarters for his conservative politics, alliances with right-wing parties, corruption charges, and perceived prioritization of power over national interests.
The article highlights the problem of institutional rot within the United Nations (UN), focusing on the recent firing of UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) employees accused of participating in a Hamas terror attack.
The author argues that the international community has enabled and coddled the Palestinians for decades without holding them accountable for their actions.
The article discusses the UN's suspicious relationship with Iran's Islamic regime.
Shomrim, a Jewish civilian safety patrol group, has a mixed reputation.
The article discusses the passing of a law in the Israeli Knesset that amends a crucial paragraph in Israel's Basic Laws, removing the reasonableness standard.
Rosie Hertz, known as the Lower East Side Madam, was a Jewish immigrant who ran a successful brothel operation in New York City from the late 1880s to around 1913.
In an interview with Haaretz Weekly, Benjamin Wittes, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and editor-in-chief of the Lawfare Blog, discusses the problematic nature of the Israeli Supreme Court's power, which he describes as being built on a weak foundation.
Paraguayan criminal prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, known for his extensive investigations into anti-narcotics, corruption, organized crime, and terrorism financing, was assassinated while on his honeymoon in Colombia.
The podcast discussed various topics including criticism of the Lincoln Project, questioning if a three-word slogan might be seen as terrorism, and the Washington Post's extensive investigation into the events of January 6.
Israeli political scientist Gayil Talshir, in her book "Governability or Democracy," delves into the concerning erosion of democratic institutions and values in Israel, such as attacks on the judiciary, prioritizing the majority over minorities, loyalty tests, corruption, and illiberalism.
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the possibility of granting Prime Minister Netanyahu amnesty from corruption charges in exchange for his resignation.
The text discusses concerns about increasing street violence, allegations of President Trump attempting to manipulate the election through actions concerning the U.S. Post Office, and whether these issues are shaping the national discourse around paranoia.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the recent Israeli elections, pondering what they reveal about voters' motivations and the future of the country under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst legal challenges.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the recent Israeli elections, reflecting on the voters' sentiments and the future leadership under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst legal challenges.
Former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi, who passed away in Feb. 2020, was a strong supporter of Israel, with his personal physician being an American Jew named David Silverstein.
Protests have erupted in Iraq and Lebanon as citizens revolt against their governments and Iran's influence over their countries, with demonstrators in Iraq specifically targeting Iranian domination of their politics.
Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a powerful speech at Washington Square, referencing the historic Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire of 1911 to highlight the dangers of corporate corruption and the need for big structural change in America.
Transparency International, a leading global organization combatting corruption, is discussed by Delia Ferreira Rubio, the Chair of the organization, who highlights their efforts in exposing and measuring corruption worldwide.
In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review, Transparency International, a global organization combating corruption, is highlighted through the insights of Delia Ferreira Rubio, their Chair.
In this podcast, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the enduring support for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu despite corruption allegations, the debate over transitioning from a public to a mixed public-private higher education system, and the relevance of the story of the Exodus and the 40 years that followed for contemporary Israel.
The article discusses the current state of the Iranian regime and the potential for its collapse.
Ina Kubbe delves into the complex issue of corruption in her discussion on "Corruption and Norms: Why Informal Rules Matter," co-edited with Annika Engelbert.