Finding the Narrow Corridor

Professor James Robinson (Pearson Institute director and co-author with Daron Acemoglu of the bestselling book Why Nations Fail) sat down with Root of Conflict to discuss his new book "The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies and the Fate of Liberty." In his new book, he and his co-author explore how an incessant struggle between the state and society allows countries to enter a narrow corridor between despotism and lawlessness and to develop liberty and inclusive institutions. In a wide-ranging conversation, Robinson applied the theory of his new book to peace in Colombia, U.S. history, China’s use of technology to oppress citizens, and populist movements in Europe. <br /><br />Podcast Production Credit: Interviewers: Manuel Bustamante and Sonnet Frisbie. <br />Episode edited and mixed by Yi Ning Wong.<br />Production assistance from Haz Yano and David Raban.