The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya with Matteo Capass...

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**This episode contains roughly 60% of our conversation. To listen to the second half, subscribe to the show on Patreon and help keep the show going** Matteo Capasso (@capassomat) is the author of Everyday Politics in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (2023) Support www.patreon.com/east ...  Afficher plus

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*This is a preview of the latest bonus episode. Sign up for $5 a month to access the entire conversation and help keep the show going!* The second half of my conversation with Matteo Capasso (@capassomat), author of the new book, Everyday Politics in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (2 ...  Afficher plus

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