On this episode, Stephen, Valida, and Nicholas are joined by our newest contributor Matthew Spencer-Kociol. The discussion this time is all about the process of democratization, or how a nation chooses to adopt democratic governance over authoritarian rule. Stephen also reveals a telling secret about his true reptilian identity.

Rentier State   

Hegemonic Norms

Washington Consensus  

WTO – World Trade Organization

Joseph Nye Soft Power

Walt and Mearsheimer