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#068 - Rachel Kleinfeld - Fixing The Most Violent Countries On Earth

Modern Wisdom

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Weak Democracies and the Cycle of Violence

This chapter examines the characteristics of weak democracies, focusing on how polarization and inequality lead to societal violence. By analyzing historical examples like the intertwining of politics and organized crime in Italy, it highlights the disconnect of the middle class from the violence experienced by marginalized communities. It also discusses the dynamics of voting in these democracies and the complex choices faced by leaders in reforming violent, unstable societies.

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