Between Wrongdoing and ‘the Done Thing’
Apr 20, 2007 On April 21, Nigerians held elections to replace outgoing President Olusegun Obasanjo, who staged a battle (outwardly, at least) against corruption in Africa's most populated country during his tenure in office. Nigerian journalist Gbemisola Olujobi explains how outsiders' ideas about the issue of corruption in Africa can be limited by their differing cultural perspectives.‘Daily Show’ on Wolfowitz
Apr 19, 2007 Jon Stewart swings away at the Wolfowitz scandal: "Last week it was disclosed Wolfowitz had used his influence to get a promotion and a raise for his longtime paramour, World Bank employee Shaha Ali Riza -- considered to be a foremost expert on the Middle East. Which means -- you know what they say -- opposites attract."
Heck of a Job, Wolfie
Apr 18, 2007 Paul Wolfowitz, the former deputy secretary of defense who helped sell a stupid war, now finds himself in a bit of trouble. As head of the World Bank, he secured a cushy pay raise for his girlfriend, lied about it and alienated his staff in the process. Not to worry -- President Bush still thinks he's doing a bang-up job.A Study in Contradictions
Apr 15, 2007 What a difference a year makes! Let's review: Here's what Paul Wolfowitz said about ending corruption at the World Bank in early 2006, about 14 months before news of his very own corruption scandal broke.Wolfowitz Caught in the Act
Apr 13, 2007 As head of the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz cut off funding to nations he deemed corrupt -- but then corruptly rewarded his girlfriend, Shaha Riza, with a plum job. Now he's feeling pressure to resign from higher-ups within the organization.
Wolfowitz Sorry for Payroll Scandal
Apr 12, 2007 Paul Wolfowitz has a girlfriend? Sorry, the real news story here is what she is being paid and whether she was improperly advanced at the World Bank, headed by Wolfowitz. The questions arise in the midst of an anti-corruption campaign launched by Wolfowitz at the World Bank.
Better Luck Next Time
Dec 27, 2006 With the disastrous Project for the New American Century reduced to one lonely employee and the fiasco in Iraq continuing to unravel, the BBC's Paul Reynolds takes a look at the last days of neoconservatism.
The Architects of War: Where Are They Now?
Apr 5, 2006 Think Progress presents a then-and-now credit roll of the major architects of the Iraq war. Stunning part: Most of the people responsible for the debacle have been promoted or given medals.
