Controlling the capital: Political dominance in the urbanizing world: By Tom Goodfellow, and David Jackman, Oxford University Press, (2023), 288 pp, 110$, ISBN: 9780192868329.

"Controlling the Capital: Political Dominance in the Urbanizing World" by Tom Goodfellow and David Jackman explores the rise of authoritarianism globally and its impact on capital cities. The book focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia case studies, examining how authoritarian regimes establish and sustain dominance in capital cities. It discusses the relationship between cities and political dominance, contributing to debates on authoritarianism, urbanization, political contestation, resistance, development, and the prospects for democracy. The book provides historical and contemporary analysis, covering various political matters and highlighting the challenges faced by urban populations. However, it lacks a serious projection of the future of cities and their potential for democracy, and future research should address this issue. [Extracted from the article]