We are proud to share that Marie-Eve Desrosiers, Professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs in the Faculty of Social Sciences, was recently featured in the print edition of the prestigious magazine The Economist (October 9, 2025).
The article, titled “Africa’s leaders-for-life offer a warning to the world,” highlights her research on authoritarian regimes in Africa and the dynamics of long-term political power.
Her analysis contributes to a global reflection on the rise of charismatic and personalized leadership—across Africa and beyond—and its detrimental effects on governance, stability, and economic growth.
Her research offers a clear-eyed look at the political and social consequences of concentrated power, reminding us that democratic resilience remains a global challenge.