In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Chipo Dendere (@drDendere), a Consortium for Faculty Diversity Fellow & Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. Her research is on the survival of liberation parties and democratization in Africa. We talk about her work on the politics of emigration out of Zimbabwe as well as protest movements, social media, and the role of money in politics. Our conversation begins at 3:55.
Our featured song this week is “Sweet Lover” by Audius of Blind Faith Entertainment. You can find his music online at www.audiusonline.com.
Books, Links, & Articles
- “Initial Thoughts on the Reelection of President Uhuru Kenyatta.” by Ken Opalo
- “Mauritania has a new flag. ” by Anne Quito
- “This book on child malnutrition will change the way you think about health interventions.” Analysis by Kim Yi Dionne
- “Will there be a military coup in Zimbabwe? Probably not. Here’s why.” Analysis by Alexander Noyes
- “Exploding Stereotypes: The Unexpected Operational And Demographic Characteristics of Boko Haram’s Suicide Bombers.” by Hilary Matfess and Jason Warner
- Women and the War on Boko Haram: Wives, Weapons, Witnesses by Hilary Matfess
- Exit, Voice, and Loyalty: Responses to Decline in Firms, Organizations, and States by Albert O. Hirschman