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by smarm52 66 days ago
> The world permanently funding cash handouts in highly corrupt countries sounds like a terrible idea.

It's how much of international politics works. Paying off governments is a good way to get what you want.

McGillivray, F., & Smith, A. (2008). Punishing the prince: a theory of interstate relations, political institutions, and leader change. Princeton University Press.