Nic Cheeseman
11 Podcast Episodes
58. China’s model is not Africa’s – Nic Cheeseman
58. China’s model is not Africa’s – Nic Cheeseman
When we hear about rigged elections in Sub-Saharan Africa, many say: ”Well, what can you expect?” The underlying assumpt... Read more
19 May 2021
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55mins
Nic Cheeseman and Gabrielle Lynch on the Moral Economy of Elections in Africa
Nic Cheeseman and Gabrielle Lynch on the Moral Economy of Elections in Africa
A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.It’s common for Westerners to lecture Africans about democrac... Read more
23 Feb 2021
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45mins
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Worlds Apart: Demo democracy? Nic Cheeseman, Professor of Democracy at the University of Birmingham
Worlds Apart: Demo democracy? Nic Cheeseman, Professor of Democracy at the University of Birmingham
It’s hard to find a more loaded subject in governance and international relations than democracy. On the national level,... Read more
20 Sep 2020
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29mins
We Need to Work at Making Democracy Work with Professor Nic Cheeseman
We Need to Work at Making Democracy Work with Professor Nic Cheeseman
Tocqueville said, “We need to work at making democracy work.” That is the springboard from which this episode begins. Ku... Read more
24 Aug 2020
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1hr 13mins
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Ep88. A talk with Nic Cheeseman about his latest book, Uganda, and much more
Ep88. A talk with Nic Cheeseman about his latest book, Uganda, and much more
On this week's news update, Kim and Rachel discuss Nigeria's first Coronavirus patient, the downward trend of Ebola, and... Read more
10 Mar 2020
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51mins
Lecture: Nic Cheeseman on how to rig an election (and get away with it)
Lecture: Nic Cheeseman on how to rig an election (and get away with it)
Contrary to what is commonly believed, authoritarian leaders who agree to hold elections are generally able to remain in... Read more
15 Oct 2018
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58mins
"How To Rig An Election": Professor Nic Cheeseman
"How To Rig An Election": Professor Nic Cheeseman
Authoritarian leaders who hold elections actually stay in power longer than those who don't. Democracy thus facilitates ... Read more
26 Apr 2018
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33mins
Nic Cheeseman, “Institutions and Democracy in Africa” (Cambridge UP, 2018)
Nic Cheeseman, “Institutions and Democracy in Africa” (Cambridge UP, 2018)
In Institutions and Democracy in Africa: How the Rules of the Game Shape Political Developments (Cambridge University Pr... Read more
12 Mar 2018
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36mins
Nic Cheeseman, “Institutions and Democracy in Africa” (Cambridge UP, 2018)
Nic Cheeseman, “Institutions and Democracy in Africa” (Cambridge UP, 2018)
In Institutions and Democracy in Africa: How the Rules of the Game Shape Political Developments (Cambridge University Pr... Read more
12 Mar 2018
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36mins
Nic Cheeseman, “Institutions and Democracy in Africa” (Cambridge UP, 2018)
Nic Cheeseman, “Institutions and Democracy in Africa” (Cambridge UP, 2018)
In Institutions and Democracy in Africa: How the Rules of the Game Shape Political Developments (Cambridge University Pr... Read more
12 Mar 2018
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36mins
