Monday’s must-read: Former members of Congress are using their influence to lobby on behalf of foreign powers – not all of which are U.S. allies. (Politico)
The U.S. may have seized $600 million from accounts owned by Gulnara Karimova, daughter of Uzbekistan’s late dictator, but officials aren’t ready to hand it back until his successors prove it won’t just be stolen again. (RFE/RL)
How does Vladimir Putin, “a lonely and increasingly absent leader in an ever-shrinking world,” make decisions? Karen Dawisha reviews “All The Kremlin’s Men” by Mikhail Zygar. (WSJ)
An in-depth look at the mastermind – or scapegoat – behind Deutsche Bank’s …read more
Source: Kleptocracy Initiative