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Extraction Summary
13
People
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Organizations
14
Locations
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Events
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Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
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Report/investigative document (likely house oversight committee)
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Summary
This document, page 44 of a report titled 'Breaking Down Democracy' stamped by the House Oversight Committee, details the role of Western lobbyists and consultants in aiding authoritarian regimes. It focuses heavily on Paul Manafort's career working for dictators such as Ferdinand Marcos, Mobutu Sese Seko, and Viktor Yanukovych, prior to his role as Donald Trump's 2016 campaign chairman. It also discusses how public relations firms (like Hill+Knowlton and Edelman) have sought contracts to improve the global image of the Chinese government.
People (13)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Paul Manafort | Washington lobbyist and consultant |
Discussed extensively regarding his work for autocratic leaders and his role as Trump's campaign chairman.
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| Vladimir Putin | Russian Leader |
Described as seeking to dominate neighbors and align with far-right parties.
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| Donald Trump | Presidential Candidate |
Mentioned in relation to Manafort's role as his campaign chairman in 2016.
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| Viktor Yanukovych | Former President of Ukraine |
Client of Manafort; described as fleeing to Russia after protests.
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| Richard Nixon | Former US President |
Former employer of Manafort.
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| Gerald Ford | Former US President |
Former employer of Manafort.
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| Ronald Reagan | Former US President |
Former employer of Manafort.
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| Ferdinand Marcos | Former Philippines Leader |
Autocratic client of Manafort.
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| Mobutu Sese Seko | Dictator of Congo |
Kleptocratic client of Manafort.
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| Sani Abacha | Nigerian Military Ruler |
Client of Manafort.
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| Marine Le Pen | Political Leader |
Mentioned as a far-right figure aligned with nationalist values similar to Putin.
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| Geert Wilders | Political Leader |
Mentioned as a far-right figure needing elections to gain power.
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| Yuliya Tymoshenko | Ukrainian Politician |
Yanukovych's rival, jailed by his government.
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Organizations (10)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) |
Mentioned in context of Russian opposition.
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| European Union (EU) |
Mentioned as an adversary to some authoritarian regimes and a target for former Soviet bloc countries.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019278.
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| Reuters |
Reported on PR firms competing for Chinese contracts.
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| Hill+Knowlton |
PR firm that auditioned for Chinese government contract.
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| Ogilvy |
PR firm that auditioned for Chinese government contract.
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| Ketchum |
PR firm that auditioned for Chinese government contract.
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| FleishmanHillard |
PR firm that auditioned for Chinese government contract.
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| Edelman |
PR firm that auditioned for Chinese government contract.
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| US Congress |
Target of lobbying efforts regarding Yanukovych.
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Timeline (4 events)
Locations (14)
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Country led by Putin.
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Country formerly led by Yanukovych.
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Country formerly led by Marcos.
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Formerly ruled by Mobutu.
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Formerly ruled by Abacha.
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Location of lobbyists.
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Location of EU/Lobbyists.
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Location of lobbyists.
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Location of lobbyists.
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Seeking PR assistance.
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Area of aggressive territorial policies.
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Oil-rich country hiring consultants.
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Oil-rich country hiring consultants.
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Oil-rich country hiring consultants.
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Relationships (4)
Campaign chairman in 2016
Worked for him starting 2005 through 2014
Worked to dress up his image
Worked to dress up his image
Key Quotes (4)
"Flacks for autocrats"Source
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Quote #1
"Putin’s contempt for democracy carries no stigma among these parties"Source
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Quote #2
"Manafort was best known for his work on behalf of foreign political leaders, including several with distinctly autocratic pedigrees"Source
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Quote #3
"Ukrainian observers credited the American adviser with smoothing Yanukovych’s rough edges"Source
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Quote #4
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