Casey Michel “American kleptocracy”: public discussion and presentation of the Ukrainian translation
We invite you to a fascinating presentation of the book “American Kleptocracy” by Casey Michel, a high-profile investigative journalism about how the United States has become the world’s largest financial offshore for corrupt officials, dictators and shadowy elites.
The book lifts the veil on how American states like Delaware and Nevada have become ideal havens for anonymous companies, how post-Soviet oligarchs and African dictators are grabbing real estate and influencing the US economy, and how dirty money is infiltrating the most prestigious universities and think tanks.
During the event, you will learn about:
How the US has become the main center of global money laundering.
What mechanisms allow corrupt officials to hide their wealth.
Is there a chance to return America to its role as a leader in the fight against financial crime?
Speakers:
Casey Michel (online) is a journalist, author of American Kleptocracy, and director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation. He writes on financial crime and authoritarianism, with work in The Atlantic, FT, WaPo, and appearances on NPR, BBC, CNN.
Brian Mefford is a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and founder of Wooden Horse Strategies in Kyiv. Named one of the 20 “Most Influential Expats in Ukraine,” he has worked in Eastern Europe for over 25 years and was recognized as “Philanthropist of the Year” in 2023 for his humanitarian efforts.
Veronika Plotnikova is a law lecturer at KSE and Head of the Coordination Center for Victims and Witnesses at the Prosecutor General’s Office. She is a Council of Europe national expert and trainer, and co-author of the commentary on the Prosecutors’ Code of Ethics.
When: April 1, 6:30pm
Where: KSE, ICU Hall
Format: offline
Language: English (without translation)
Registration is required by the link: https://forms.kse.ua/…/g6CaLytdBL5G9PUytQeOlruiugMlBJn8…
We are looking forward to seeing you to understand the complex but important issues that determine the economic future of the world.