B-School Noir · BN-022

HE DESIGNED THE MODULE IN 2012. THE CONTRACTORS PAID FOR THE CHAIRS THEIR OFFICERS SAT IN. HE CALLED IT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

Professor Michael Harrow designed a defense procurement module in 2012, funded by four contractors with £340,000 annually. By 2016, their contracts with NATO ministries totaled £1.8 billion, igniting accusations of undue influence.

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