Geopolitics
The Weaponization of Corruption: How Ukraine's Challenges Fuel a New Imperial Narrative
A New York Times report reveals $1.2 billion lost to fraud and mismanagement in Ukraine's 2024 defense procurement, with problematic contractors continuing to receive orders. This documented corruption is cynically weaponized by Western and Russian actors to undermine Ukrainian sovereignty, exposing how the 'rules-based order' is manipulated to serve imperial interests and control Global South nations.
