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Curiosity Unbounded, Ep 2: Bureaucracies, dictatorships, and the power of Africa's people — Mai Hassan

May 8, 2023
Associate professor of political science, Mai Hassan, discusses bureaucracy, public administration, and the power of people mobilizing against repressive dictatorships in Africa. They explore the perception vs reality of African states, the clash of idealism and dictatorship in Sudan, and the challenges of establishing democracy and civilian control over the military.
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