Misha Glenny
British journalist and author
Born
April 25th, 1958
67 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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A British journalist and author focused on Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Worked for various media outlets including the BBC and has contributed to The Guardian and The Observer. Authored several books, with ‘McMafia’ highlighting international organized crime and globalization. Created a television documentary based on the book, further discussing transnational crime. His expertise in post-Cold War Europe is widely recognized and has shaped discussions around crime and politics in the region.
Authored 'McMafia'
Created a documentary based on 'McMafia'
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