Much Ado About Coups with Naunihal Singh
The Lawfare Podcast
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The speaker explores the rise of coups and the factors contributing to it, highlighting a more permissive atmosphere and increased options for Hunta leaders. They discuss the likelihood of coups being as prevalent as in the past, predicting continued occurrences in regions with a history of coups, poverty, and limited democracy. Recent coups in Gabon and Niger are discussed, along with an interview with Nanihaal Singh, author of 'Seizing Power', who delves into the origins of coups, anti-coup norms during and after the Cold War, and debunks various coup myths.
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