Middle East Focus
Rethinking Democracy Ep. 3: Economic Conditions and Support for Democracy with Daron Acemoglu and Tamara Cofman Wittes
Jul 11, 2024
Economist Daron Acemoglu & ME policy expert Tamara Wittes join to discuss if economic conditions or cultural backlash drive support for democracy, exploring challenges from authoritarian politics globally and ways to counter illiberal leaders through inclusive institutions and compelling policies. They also delve into the impact of state influence in Arab economies post-colonialism and the importance of civil society in fostering sustainable US-Middle East relations.
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- Economic conditions impact support for democracy globally.
- Autocracies may not sustainably benefit the broader population economically.
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The Interplay Between Democracy and International Relations
Democratic institutions are losing trust globally while autocracies are gaining traction. Democracies' domestic and international challenges are closely linked. The podcast explores the underlying factors driving this trend, considering economic inequality and cultural backlash's impact on trust in democratic institutions.
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