: Guest examines how "tribal hucksters" use ethnic loyalties to stay in power, often leading to civil war and zero-sum politics where one group's gain is another's loss. Hope Amid the Hard Truths
: Guest advocates for "simple ideas, rigorously applied," such as investing in primary education, health care, and the rule of law rather than showy infrastructure projects. Critical Perspectives The Shackled Continent: Power, Corruption, and ...
While the narrative is often described as a "brutal frankness," Guest also highlights beacons of success: : Guest examines how "tribal hucksters" use ethnic
The Shackled Continent: Power, Corruption, and African Lives and African Lives