Question:
Migdal and Ayubi point to weakness in states that may appear very strong. Rwanda’s Kagame is an extremely strong leader.
What do you think, is Rwanda a place of growing strength or are there underlying signs of great weakness? See if you can find an article from a reputable newspaper that helps support your contention and share a link to it with your group.
While the opinion piece shared on Kagame is a bit older, he remains in power and is often written about.
When discussing Rwanda, you can find portrayals of the country as a success story and also as a flimsy dictatorship in the media.
How compelling are Midgal and Ayubi’s ideas and what do they suggest about the longevity of authoritarian regimes?