David Sogge works as an independent scholar based in Amsterdam, where he is affiliated with the Transnational Institute. He writes for OpenDemocracy and many other publications. Further observations on aid appear in his book 'Give and Take. What’s the Matter with Foreign Aid' and in articles such as ‘Donors Helping Themselves.’
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Published in: democraciaAbierta: OpinionHow much has Bolsonaro changed Brazil’s role in the world?
The far-Right leader’s status as an international pariah masks some important points of continuity
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Published in: democraciaAbierta: OpinionBolsonaro y el papel de Brasil en el mundo
La condición de paria internacional del líder de la extrema derecha oculta algunos puntos importantes de continuidad...
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Published in: democraciaAbierta: OpinionComo Bolsonaro mudou o papel do Brasil no mundo
O status do líder de extrema-direita como um pária internacional mascara alguns pontos importantes de continuidade
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Published in: TransformationIs civic space really shrinking, and if so who’s to blame?
The changing shape of civil society is due to international forces, not just domestic repression.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe Middle East’s new donors: rogues or team players?
Turkey and the Gulf monarchies in their savvy, if reactionary, use of aid have become important players in the...
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Published in: TransformationThe inconvenient truth about foreign aid
For recipients aid has been a very mixed blessing, but for donors it’s been a bonanza.