Mike Brodo @MikeBrodo
@iriglobal | fmr. @usip | @georgetownsfs & @hoyaafrica '22 mikebrodo.com Washington, DC Joined January 2020-
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Instead of trying to put out security fires, U.S. policy should focus on governance and growth, @DCTwining and Will Meeker write. foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/15/nig…
A wonderful few days in Windhoek, Namibia conducting an evaluation with Motlhabane Modupe on @IRIglobal’s previous regional political parties projects (and of course, belting out some tunes at karaoke).
African democracies aren't at risk for coup contagion. The more pressing concern is public dissatisfaction with democracies' failure to deliver. Read "The Truth About Africa's Coups" by Ken Ochieng' Opalo @georgetownsfs muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/article/…
In which I try to make sense of the recent coups in a several African states and what they tell us about the health of democracy in the region.
In which I try to make sense of the recent coups in a several African states and what they tell us about the health of democracy in the region. https://t.co/ZwmMNzf31w
"Democracies have frustrated their citizens by underperforming ... Yet this pales in comparison to the way that failing authoritarian governments contribute to many of the biggest challenges facing the world" @Fromagehomme on release of 2024 @bti_project theafricareport.com/341203/opinion…
I wrote this paper back in 2019 yet a lot of it remains true today. Senegal has seen institutions win out in favor of presidential succession/power alternation while CDI has continued its undemocratic and unconstitutional extensions of power. mikebrodo.com/2019/12/18/exp…
I wrote this paper back in 2019 yet a lot of it remains true today. Senegal has seen institutions win out in favor of presidential succession/power alternation while CDI has continued its undemocratic and unconstitutional extensions of power. mikebrodo.com/2019/12/18/exp…
NEW: Winning Cabo Delgado "The recent increase in violence showcases the limits to a military-centric approach to this conflict and raises questions about what constitutes victory in Cabo Delgado," writes @CSIS expert @EColumbo2019 Learn more: bit.ly/3PpDD6M
Many thanks to @WPReview for this opportunity to weigh in on the recent uptick in fighting in #CaboDelgado. worldpoliticsreview.com/mozambique-ins…
“Within a decade, Africa is going to have a larger workforce than China or India,” says @DCTwining at an @ACAfricaCenter event on the state of democracy in Africa. “If we don’t get democracy and governance right here, it’s going to be in danger everywhere.”
Advancing democracy overseas - not isolationism - protects American interests. @TessMcEnery and I make the case in @TheNatlInterest that democracy support- enabled by @NEDemocracy @USAIDDRG @StateDRL, & US allies-is a critical/effective statecraft tool. nationalinterest.org/feature/advanc…
In #WestAfrica, while #SecurityAssistance is needed, #DemocraticGovernance is “the linchpin, write @patrickwquirk and Will Meeker. They say a good place to start is in the four West African countries slated to hold national #elections this year: justsecurity.org/91979/us-gover…
Press freedom under Angolan president João Lourenço is in bad shape says @ICampos2000. africasacountry.com/2024/02/angola…
NEW: IRI Releases 2023 Impact Report Highlighting Accomplishments of its 40th Year Full Release: iri.org/resources/2023…
"Simply stated, the best defense for African democracy is to make sure that elected governments can demonstrably deliver on improving voters’ quality of life." 🎯
"Simply stated, the best defense for African democracy is to make sure that elected governments can demonstrably deliver on improving voters’ quality of life." 🎯
Leave no doubt. #DoItForTheBay x #FTTB Narrated by @SteveYoungQB
NEW: How the US can engage with Africa's semi-authoritarian states IRI's @MikeBrodo in @TheAfricaReport theafricareport.com/332409/how-the…
America's previous Cold War foes #Angola and #Mozambique are having a moment in Washington as the US scrambles to deepen ties with imperfect democracies amid intensified competition with #China. Opinion piece by @MikeBrodo of @IRIglobal theafricareport.com/332409/how-the…
#Angola and #Mozambique are a perfect test case for US engagement with #Africa's semi-authoritarian 'hybrid' states. Opinion piece by @MikeBrodo of @IRIglobal theafricareport.com/332409/how-the…
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Hear @kopalo & @dadakim talk about democratic backsliding + resilience in the latest episode of our podcast, hosted by @ErikVoeten. They draw on their recent @JoDemocracy essays and highlight what we learn from @afrobarometer data. Listen/subscribe here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goo…
Our experts unpack Africa's recent coups and democratic resilience. Don’t call it a “coup epidemic” in Africa 🎧. Listen now to our latest Good Chat: goodauthority.org/news/dont-call…
Under @POTUS the US is going BIG on infrastructure investments around the world. In the Lobito Corridor in Angola, hear how a US-supported railway is about far more than transportation:
The one where we spend upwards of $7 TRILLION annually, mostly on nondiscretionary items like Social Security. On that planet - Earth, you may have heard of it - $61B accounts for less than 1% of the total budget. Given the results, that's some serious bang for our buck.
On what planet is $61 billion “not a whole lot of money”? washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/29…
Africa is home to 6 of the 10 fastest-growing economies. It will soon host the world’s largest population of working-age adults—surpassing China & India. By 2050, Africa will contain 25% of the world’s people. My take w/ Will Meeker on a smart US strategy. foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/15/nig…
ICYMI: Check out this piece in @ForeignPolicy by @IRIglobal President @DCTwining and Will Meeker on the need to support democratic governance in Africa. foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/15/nig…
Yesterday we celebrated the publication of An African History of Africa. My book is the culmination of over 7 years of travel, through more than 30 African countries. Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone. Thank you all for your support!
Tonight, the countdown for TikTok begins. Once President Biden signs the legislation, it must divest from its Chinese Communist Party-controlled parent company ByteDance within nine months. This wasn’t supposed to happen. Per @schwartzbCNBC, @tiktok_us and ByteDance spent over…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been plagued by conflict for more than three decades, but in recent months the war has reached a fever pitch. Four experts weigh in on the conflict and where it might be headed. ow.ly/1yrO30sBJfb
A classical spin with paid protesters appearing out of nowhere to assert the junta's high ground and legitimacy. They did the same when the French were leaving, since it costs nothing and still has some use for internal politics benefits.
That moment when you finally take a breath…It’s been a long year but even longer without each other. Thankful for Michael’s safe return and the end of a year long prayer. #Blessed #TheYearLongPrayer #proudmilitarywife ❤️🇺🇸
Instead of trying to put out security fires, U.S. policy should focus on governance and growth, @DCTwining and Will Meeker write. foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/15/nig…
Most of the U.S. conservative movement supports a Trump-Reagan fusion on foreign policy, @MatthewKroenig and Dan Negrea write in their new book. foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/13/rep…
Ongoing violence against civilians is undermining insurgents efforts at hearts and minds in #CaboDelgado. A great opportunity for the government to work on its relationship with the people. p.dw.com/p/4eoJ4?maca=p…
Across Eurasia, an age of neo-imperialism looms. My long weekend piece for @opinion bloomberg.com/opinion/featur…
Great review of my book in @EngelsbergIdeas Nicely unpacks the volume & understands the overall objective. Argues it "should inoculate you to entertaining the most lurid of these stories [conspiracies]". Thanks @Jacob_Judah @HurstPublishers #Mozambique engelsbergideas.com/reviews/inside…
African democracies aren't at risk for coup contagion. The more pressing concern is public dissatisfaction with democracies' failure to deliver. Read "The Truth About Africa's Coups" by Ken Ochieng' Opalo @georgetownsfs muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/article/…
Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, is a "hard place" for democracy. What makes Malawi's democracy so resilient? Read "Why Malawi's Democracy Endures" by @dadakim to find out: muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/article/…
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For all its faults, democracy is still better than autocracy ft.com/content/9285ed… via @FT