Radio War Nerd EP 391 — Niger Coup, or "Disdain for Democracy"

Recorded: August 14, 2023 Niger is one of the poorest countries on earth, one of the most NATO-militarized in Africa & conveniently for some, among the hardest to obtain reliable info on. We look at everything from US military bases to the media-State Dept cant about saving Niger's soi-disant democracy despite polls showing, in the words of the Economist, Nigeriens' "disdain for democracy"... Books, articles & song referenced:-"Rich Men North of Richmond"-"After Niger's coup, the drums of war are growing louder", The Economist-"Rule By Junta", New Left Review-"Niger Coup Leader Joins Long Line of US-Trained Mutineers", Nick Turse, The Intercept-"THE U.S. IS BUILDING A DRONE BASE IN NIGER THAT WILL COST MORE THAN $280 MILLION BY 2024", Nick Turse, The Intercept-"Over The Horizon", Caitlin Chandler, Harpers-Niger: Personal Rule and Survival in the Sahel, Robert Charlick Total time: 1:30:39 Direct link to this episode's mp3 here Subscribe to Radio War Nerd at patreon.com/radiowarnerd Sound production by Telescope Audio Studios Check out the Radio War Nerd Merch store here! *Buy John Dolan's comic memoir "Pleasant Hell" now available in both audio and ebook format.