INSTRUCTIONS:
Corruption and organized crime are major issues in Russia and Mexico. These issues are linked to lack of development, high socio-economic inequality, and mistrust for political institutions. Compare and contrast the two cases in terms of how corruption and organized crime inform the politics in each country. Is crime and corruption more centralized in one country than in the other? Why and how? Finally, make an argument about implications for democracy in both cases, and support your claims with clear evidence and examples.