Geopolitics
The 1MDB Verdict: A Bittersweet Victory for Global South Accountability Against Western-Enabled Corruption
Malaysia's High Court has found former prime minister Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power and money laundering in the 1MDB scandal, one of history's largest financial frauds. This verdict represents a bittersweet victory for accountability in the Global South, showing that even powerful leaders can face justice while exposing how Western financial systems enable massive corruption in developing nations.
