In his latest book, Paul Collier analyses the impact of democracy on global stability.

Paul, a Professor of Economics at the Oxford University analyses the problems faced by some of the world's poorest countries in their quest to play their part on the world stage. This book looks at the post cold war political landscape and surmises that the world has become a more dangerous place for many.

As an economist Paul takes an analytical and fact laden approach to his writing concentrating on financial benchmarks and numerical facts preferring not to steer into the more theoretical and historical territory of the political scientist. The book discusses questions such as "How do you get rich leaders in poor countries" and uses case studies such as "Germany Vs Burundi" to compare and contrast different systems to support his hypothesis of a world in turmoil.

An excellent read from the author of the highly acclaimed "The Bottom Billion" . This book was reviewed on The Brian Wilshire show, Radio 2GB. The podcast will shortly be available by clicking here.