Misha Glenny

About the Author

Misha Glenny is an acclaimed British journalist and author renowned for his incisive explorations of global crime, corruption, and the shadowy underbelly of international finance. With a career spanning decades, he has reported from conflict zones across Eastern Europe, Latin America, and beyond, bringing unparalleled insight into the machinations of organized crime syndicates and their impact on world economies. Glenny's work bridges the gap between investigative journalism and narrative nonfiction, offering readers a gripping lens on how illicit networks shape modern geopolitics. His seminal book, McMafia, draws from his extensive fieldwork to expose the global mafia's reach, from Russian oligarchs to Colombian cartels, earning widespread praise for its depth and timeliness. A frequent contributor to major outlets like the BBC and The Guardian, Glenny continues to illuminate the intersections of crime, power, and society in an increasingly interconnected world.