The Panama Papers Explained pt. 3

The release of the Panama Papers represents the single largest journalistic leak and, perhaps, achievement of investigative journalism in the digital age. The papers give a rare glimpse into the world of offshore shell corporations, and the many ways that they can be used nefariously, due to the lack of oversight that accompanies them. Because…

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The Panama Papers Explained pt. 2

 release of the Panama Papers represents the single largest journalistic leak and, perhaps, achievement of investigative journalism in the digital age. The papers give a rare glimpse into the world of offshore shell corporations, and the many ways that they can be used nefariously, due to the lack of oversight that accompanies them. Because news…

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The Panama Papers Explained pt. 1

The release of the Panama Papers represents the single largest journalistic leak and, perhaps, achievement of investigative journalism in the digital age. The papers give a rare glimpse into the world of offshore shell corporations, and the many ways that they can be used nefariously, due to the lack of oversight that accompanies them. Because…

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Iraqi Kurdistan and Sub-State Economics

When the situation in Iraq is being discussed and analyzed, it’s important to not forget that there are many different sub-state factions in Iraq that are working together (and also against each other) to try to put the country back on its feet. One of these groups, the ethnic section of Iraq known as Iraqi…

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