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4 – Do Autocrats Need a Foreign Enemy?

4 – Do Autocrats Need a Foreign Enemy?

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Guests: Henry Hale is Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University. Adam Lenton is Assistant Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University.

International Security Article: Henry E. Hale and Adam C. Lenton, “Do Autocrats Need a Foreign Enemy? Evidence from Fortress Russia,” International Security, Vol. 49, No. 1 (Summer 2024), pp. 9–50.

Originally released on November 7, 2024

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4 – Do Autocrats Need a Foreign Enemy?

4 – Do Autocrats Need a Foreign Enemy?

Henry Hale, Adam Lenton, Jeff Friedman