writing – Ebenezer Makinde

Here you’ll find some of my non-academic writing, including book summaries, reflections, and commentary on politics, policy, and research. Thank you!

Why Good Policies Fail in Democracies and What It means for Developing Countries

I don’t know about you, but I often get frustrated with democracy. I like the idea behind it, and I still believe it is a better system of government than the alternatives…

Book Summary: The Obstacle Is the Way

Do you remember the famous quote: “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? It works as the perfect one-sentence summary of Ryan Holiday’s The Obstacle Is the Way.…

The Minority Rule and the Spread of Evil

It is not uncommon to feel depressed and lost when you read social media feeds these days. There is bad news everywhere, and it often feels like the world is coming to an…