

Radio War Nerd EP 391 — Niger Coup, or "Disdain for Democracy"
Aug 16, 2023
- The hosts reflect on their experiences in Pristina
- Anecdotes about interactions with French and Albanian speakers
- Personal anecdote about a confident young kid in Serbia
- Discussion on democracy's complexities
- Analysis of a viral song and its claims
- Discussion on a controversial video and class dynamics
- Insights into Niger's colonial history and cultural differences
- Pattern seen in former French colonies
- Niger's military training and foreign presence
- Consequences of the Libyan intervention
- Political situation in Niger and foreign intervention
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Serbian Adventures and Reflections
02:32 • 5min
Democracy and Its Complexities
07:28 • 5min
Discussion about a Viral Song and Its Lyrics
12:38 • 2min
Controversial Video and Class Dynamics
14:33 • 4min
Colonial History and Cultural Differences in Niger
19:00 • 15min
Colonial Suppression and Post-Colonial Dominance
34:05 • 25min
Niger's Military Training and Foreign Presence
59:24 • 7min
The Destabilizing Effects of the Libyan Intervention and Presence of Forces
01:06:32 • 2min
The Political Situation in Niger and Foreign Intervention
01:08:09 • 22min