The Odds of Democratic Consolidation in the Middle East

~ Jason Sorens

Having slammed Ron Bailey’s “oil curse” thesis a few days ago, it now behooves me to give him kudos for an interesting piece interpreting political economy models of democratic transition and consolidation in light of the popular uprisings in the Middle East. Check it out; it’s well worth your time.

Published by Jason Sorens

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