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In the three decades since the U.S. invasion that overthrew the dictatorship of General Manuel Noriega, Panama has undergone a remarkable transformation. It has remained a stable democracy in an age of democratic backsliding, and its economy has grown faster than that of any other country in Latin America. It is today one of the richest countries in the region and is considered by the UN to be a case of “very high” human development. These accomplishments have not only received little outside attention, but have also occurred in ways that defy conventional wisdom about democratization and economic development in startling ways. This talk examines Panama’s rise and highlights four especially puzzling features: 1) it is a rare case of democratization by military invasion; 2) it is home to an extremely unlikely case of authoritarian successor party regeneration; 3) it is a standout instance of effective resource management by a state-owned enterprise; and 4) it has achieved rapid ec

United kingdomUnited statesNew south walesManuel noriegaScott mainwaringJared abbottJames loxtonHarvard universityBuilding in latin america oxford universityResearch scholarSuccessor parties worldwide cambridge universityPostdoctoral researchUniversity of sydneyGeneral manuel noriegaSenior lecturerComparative politics