“To be sure, dictators are crafty, evil geniuses with awesome firepower at their disposal. They are also brutally efficient at intimidation, terrorism, and mass slaughter. However, a force is able to dominate because the counterforce is either nonexistent or weak.”
Quote by George Ayittey
Work
Defeating Dictators: Fighting Tyranny in Africa and Around the World
This book delves into the historical and contemporary efforts to dismantle dictatorial rule, analyzing the complexities of political conflict and the quest for democracy in various African countries and beyond. more
Author
George Ayittey
George Ayittey is a renowned economist, born in 1945. He has made significant contributions to the field of economics, particularly in the areas of African economics and politics. His research covers issues such as economic growth, political reform, and democratization. more