Sarah Chayes

About the Author

Sarah Chayes is a renowned journalist, author, and anti-corruption advocate with over three decades of experience in international affairs. A former special advisor to the NATO commander in Afghanistan and a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, she has dedicated her career to exposing the insidious effects of corruption on global stability and governance. Drawing from her firsthand encounters in conflict zones and her deep expertise in policy analysis, Chayes illuminates how kleptocracy undermines democracies and fuels extremism. Her incisive writing bridges the gap between on-the-ground realities and high-level strategy, urging readers to confront systemic graft as a core security threat. Through her work, she continues to influence policymakers and activists worldwide in the fight for transparent institutions.