John le Carré wins $100,000 prize for 'contribution to democracy' | Books | The Guardian

"Attracting worldwide attention, he is constantly urging us to discuss the cynical power games of the major powers, the greed of global corporations, the irresponsible play of corrupt politicians with our health and welfare, the growing spread of international crime, the tension in the Middle East and the alarming rise of fascism and xenophobia in Europe and the US," the organisers said, calling his career "an extraordinary contribution to the necessary fight for freedom, democracy and social justice".

Le Carré said he would donate the winnings to the international humanitarian NGO Médecins Sans Frontières.