Ep. 101: A conversation with Anne Meng about authoritarianism and leadership succession

Why would a dictator create constraints to their own power? Anne Meng explains to us in this week's episode! Meng shares her expertise, which can also be found in her newly published article, "Winning the Game of Thrones," and book, "Constraining Dictatorship." In other news, Kim and Rachel cover Ivorian elections, term limits, and the insurgency in Northern Mozambique.Books, Links, & ArticlesHow Insurgency Begins: Rebel Group Formation in Uganda and Beyond by Janet LewisSouthern Politics in State and Nation by V.O. KeyGame of Thrones by George R.R. Martin"Winning the Game of Thrones: Leadership Succession in Modern Autocracies" by Anne Meng"Ivory Coast Reelected Its President. Opposition Candidates Boycotted the Voting." by Tyson Roberts"Are Efforts to Limit Presidential Power in Africa Working?" by Rachel Beatty Riedl"So Many 'Africanists,' So Few Africans" by Zack Zimbalist"So Many 'Africanists,' So Few Africans: Reshaping Our Understanding of 'African Politics' through Greater Nuance and Amplification of African Voices" by Zack Zimbalist"Trajectory of Violence in Northern Mozambique Points to Long-term Security Challenge" by Emilia Columbo"The Genesis of Insurgency in Northern Mozambique" by David M. Matsinhe and Estacio Valoi"Why Ethiopia's Conflict Could Spill beyond Its Borders" by David Kampf"Another First for Okonjo-Iweala, the 2020 African of the Year" by allAfrica"A Former Ambassador Says the U.S. Needs to Reimagine Its Engagement with a Modern Nigeria" by John CampbellPrevious Episodes We MentionedEp. 40: A conversation with Abou Bamba on Francafrique, the Ivorian miracle, and moreEp. 63: A conversation with Muna Ndulo on international financial transparency, investment vs. insurgency, and moreFind the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.