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Analyzing Economies Round 3: Middle East, Africa, South America, and North America

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Geopolitical Alliances and the Path to Freedom in the Middle East

This chapter examines the contrasting political reforms in Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of repression in Iran. It highlights the complexities of choosing allies in a turbulent geopolitical landscape while discussing the slow march towards liberalism and the impact of external influences on democratization.

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