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Political effects of natural resources and pro-authoritarianism
The political economy of natural resources is not a new area of study, but the presentation on the Caspian Basin countries is from a less-researched angle. This talk focuses on the characteristics of petro-authoritarianism, factors of strength in despotic governance, and the political effects of rich natural resources in countries such as Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The main question is whether the non-transparent management of oil and revenues is paramount to establishing authoritarian governance and the klan regime. I pay specific attention to the mismanagement of oil-gas revenues and anonymous and quasi-fiscal expenditures fuelled by the fire of grand and endemic corruption.
Date:
20 February 2023, 17:00
Venue:
St Antony's College, 62 Woodstock Road OX2 6JF
Venue Details:
Nissan Lecture Theatre
Speaker:
Dr Danielle Lussier (Kings College London)
Part of:
Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre Monday Seminar
Booking required?:
Not required
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editor:
Daniel Burton
