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Professor Jared Rubin has authored two superb books, “Rulers, Religion and Riches” and “How the World Became Rich”. He joined my podcast, to discuss:

- Why did the Middle East Fall Behind?
- What caused the shift to Scriptural Literalism?
- What explains the Rise and Decline of Sufism?
- How important was Wahhabism and Saudi Petrodollars?
- Why were Liberalising Reforms Short-Lived?
- Why has Digital Technology been More Disruptive in MENA?
- What’s Constraining Middle East Economic Growth?

What caused the Islamic Revival? Professor Jared Rubin

The Making of the Modern Muslim State: Professor Malika Zeghal

Why are some (but not other) African countries democratising?
Why have we overlooked legislatures in African politics?
How can they be strengthened?
What can you do if gatekeepers dismiss your topic?

To discuss these questions, I'm joined by Dr Ken Opalo (Assistant Professor at Georgetown University). You can pre-order his book here: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/politics-international-relations/african-government-politics-and-policy/legislative-development-africa-politics-and-post-colonial-legacies?format=HB

'Legislative Development in Africa': Dr Ken Opalo

Dr Alice Evans and leading experts discuss growth, governance, & gender inequalities.

Alice is a Senior Lecturer at King's College London, and Faculty Associate at the Harvard Kennedy School.

'Legislative Development in Africa': Dr Ken Opalo

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