I’ve read this more times than I can remember. I know there are many purists who will challenge the ‘accuracy’ of the detail but as a way of bringing out the psychology of the decision makers it remains outstanding in my mind.

Sarah Chayes is spot on and I will publish my article Fighting Monsters in Warrior Scholar shortly as corruption is a weapon system in the ‘grey zone’ used by states and is not confined to any particular part of the globe.