Download or read book Dynamics of an Authoritarian System written by Mária Csanádi and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2022-06-30 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This conceptually synthetic and empirically rich book demonstrates the vulnerability of democratic settings to authoritarianism and populism. Six scholars from various professional fields explore here the metamorphosis of a political party into a centralized authoritarian system. Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party needed less than ten years to accomplish this transformation in Hungary. In 2010, after winning a majority that could make changes in the constitution – two-thirds of the parliamentary seats, they evolved and stabilized the system, which produced again the two-thirds majority in 2014 and 2018. The authors reveal how a democratic setting can be used as a device for political capture. They show how a political entity managed to penetrate almost all sub-fields of the economy to arrive at institutionalized corruption, and how the centralized power structure reproduces itself. With the help of a powerful empirical apparatus—among others analyses of more than 220,000 public tenders, redistributions of state subsidies, and the interconnectedness of those privileged with the political elite — the authors detail the functioning of a crony system and the network aspects of political connections in the rapid enrichment of politically-linked businesses. Their studies demonstrate the role of political capture in this redistribution and how this capture leads to a new social stratification.
Download or read book The Authoritarian Dynamic written by Karen Stenner and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-25 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the basis for intolerance? This book addresses that question by developing a universal theory about what causes intolerance of difference in general, which includes racism, political intolerance (e.g. restriction of free speech), moral intolerance (e.g. homophobia, supporting censorship, opposing abortion) and punitiveness. It demonstrates that all these seemingly disparate attitudes are principally caused by just two factors: individuals' innate psychological predispositions to intolerance ('authoritarianism') interacting with changing conditions of societal threat.
Download or read book Egyptian Politics written by Maye Kassem and published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nature of personal authoritarian rule in Egypt has remained virtually unchanged for over five decades. Maye Kassem traces the shaping of contemporary Egyptian politics, considering why authoritarian rule has been so resilient and assessing why it hassurvived.
Download or read book Competitive Authoritarianism written by Steven Levitsky and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a detailed study of 35 cases in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and post-communist Eurasia, this book explores the fate of competitive authoritarian regimes between 1990 and 2008. It finds that where social, economic, and technocratic ties to the West were extensive, as in Eastern Europe and the Americas, the external cost of abuse led incumbents to cede power rather than crack down, which led to democratization. Where ties to the West were limited, external democratizing pressure was weaker and countries rarely democratized. In these cases, regime outcomes hinged on the character of state and ruling party organizations. Where incumbents possessed developed and cohesive coercive party structures, they could thwart opposition challenges, and competitive authoritarian regimes survived; where incumbents lacked such organizational tools, regimes were unstable but rarely democratized.
Download or read book Electoral Authoritarianism written by Andreas Schedler and published by L. Rienner Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, electoral authoritarianism represents the most common form of political regime in the developing world - and the one we know least about. Filling in the lacuna, this book presents cutting-edge research on the internal dynamics of electoral authoritarian regimes.
Download or read book Dynamics of an Authoritarian System written by Mária Csanádi and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This conceptually synthetic and empirically rich book demonstrates the vulnerability of democratic settings to authoritarianism and populism. Six scholars from various professional fields explore here the metamorphosis of a political party into a centralized authoritarian system. Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party needed less than ten years to accomplish this transformation in Hungary. In 2010, after winning a majority that could make changes in the constitution – two-thirds of the parliamentary seats, they evolved and stabilized the system, which produced again the two-thirds majority in 2014 and 2018. The authors reveal how a democratic setting can be used as a device for political capture. They show how a political entity managed to penetrate almost all sub-fields of the economy to arrive at institutionalized corruption, and how the centralized power structure reproduces itself. With the help of a powerful empirical apparatus—among others analyses of more than 220,000 public tenders, redistributions of state subsidies, and the interconnectedness of those privileged with the political elite — the authors detail the functioning of a crony system and the network aspects of political connections in the rapid enrichment of politically-linked businesses. Their studies demonstrate the role of political capture in this redistribution and how this capture leads to a new social stratification.
Download or read book Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes written by Natasha Lindstaedt and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes provides a broad, accessible overview of the key institutions and political dynamics in democracies and dictatorships, enabling students to assess the benefits and risks associated with democracy, and the growing challenges to it. Comprehensive coverage of the full spectrum of political systems enhances students' understanding of the relevance of contemporary global trends, including the nature of democratic backsliding and authoritarian resurgence, the rise of populism and identity politics, and the impact of cultural and socio-economic drivers of democracy. Each chapter features a broad range of case studies complemented by boxes that illustrate key terms, ensuring relevant research is translated in a clear, engaging format for students. This text is supported by a range of online resources, to encourage deeper engagement with the subject matter. For students: Regular updates to supplement the text, ensuring students are fully informed of real-time developments in the field For lecturers: In-class assignments to reinforce key concepts and facilitate deeper, critical engagement with key topics
Download or read book Elections Protest and Authoritarian Regime Stability written by Regina Smyth and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive study of Russian electoral politics shows the vulnerability of Putin's regime as it navigates the risks of voter manipulation.
Download or read book Authoritarian Russia written by Vladimir Gel'man and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russia today represents one of the major examples of the phenomenon of "electoral authoritarianism" which is characterized by adopting the trappings of democratic institutions (such as elections, political parties, and a legislature) and enlisting the service of the country's essentially authoritarian rulers. Why and how has the electoral authoritarian regime been consolidated in Russia? What are the mechanisms of its maintenance, and what is its likely future course? This book attempts to answer these basic questions. Vladimir Gel'man examines regime change in Russia from the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 to the present day, systematically presenting theoretical and comparative perspectives of the factors that affected regime changes and the authoritarian drift of the country. After the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia's national political elites aimed to achieve their goals by creating and enforcing of favorable "rules of the game" for themselves and maintaining informal winning coalitions of cliques around individual rulers. In the 1990s, these moves were only partially successful given the weakness of the Russian state and troubled post-socialist economy. In the 2000s, however, Vladimir Putin rescued the system thanks to the combination of economic growth and the revival of the state capacity he was able to implement by imposing a series of non-democratic reforms. In the 2010s, changing conditions in the country have presented new risks and challenges for the Putin regime that will play themselves out in the years to come.
Download or read book A Study of the Dynamics of an Authoritarian Regime written by Chang Hun Oh and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Authoritarian Pol Mod Socety written by Huntington* and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 1970-04-21 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Dynamics of Democratization written by Nathan J. Brown and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The explosive spread of democracy has radically transformed the international political landscape and captured the attention of academics, policy makers, and activists alike. With interest in democratization still growing, Nathan J. Brown and other leading political scientists assess the current state of the field, reflecting on the causes and diffusion of democracy over the past two decades. The volume focuses on three issues very much at the heart of discussions about democracy today: dictatorship, development, and diffusion. The essays first explore the surprising but necessary relationship between democracy and authoritarianism; they next analyze the introduction of democracy in developing countries; last, they examine how international factors affect the democratization process. In exploring these key issues, the contributors ask themselves three questions: What causes a democracy to emerge and succeed? Does democracy make things better? Can democracy be successfully promoted? In contemplating these questions, The Dynamics of Democratization offers a frank and critical assessment of the field for students and scholars of comparative politics and the political economy of development. Contributors: Gregg A. Brazinsky, George Washington University; Nathan J. Brown, George Washington University; Kathleen Bruhn, University of California at Santa Barbara; Valerie J. Bunce, Cornell University; José Antonio Cheibub, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Bruce J. Dickson, George Washington University; M. Steven Fish, University of California at Berkeley; John Gerring, Boston University; Henry E. Hale, George Washington University; Susan D. Hyde, Yale University; Craig M. Kauffman, George Washington University; Staffan I. Lindberg, University of Florida; Sara Meerow, University of Amsterdam; James Raymond Vreeland, Georgetown University; Sharon L. Wolchik, George Washington University
Download or read book Power Dynamics written by Jonathan A Sinclair and published by Pn.Books. This book was released on 2023-05-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world marked by power struggles, the rise of authoritarian regimes has become a pressing global concern. Dive into the intricate web of political dominance, suppression of dissent, and the far-reaching implications for human rights and civil liberties in "Power Dynamics: Authoritarianism, Regimes, and Human Rights." This thought-provoking book offers a comprehensive analysis of some of the most influential authoritarian regimes of our time, including China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea. From the very first page, you will embark on a captivating journey, uncovering the historical roots and evolution of these regimes. Explore the fascinating stories of power consolidation, economic transformations, and political stability that have shaped China's authoritarian regime, and discover the chilling world of state control, propaganda, and isolationism in North Korea's totalitarian rule. Marvel at the complexities of Russia's post-Soviet political landscape and its leader's consolidation of power, while delving into Saudi Arabia's monarchy, the role of religion, and the suppression of dissent. But this book is not just about examining the dark corners of authoritarianism. It also shines a light on the critical relationship between power, human rights, and civil liberties. Through captivating narratives and in-depth analysis, you will gain a profound understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living under these regimes and the implications for democratic institutions and regional dynamics. Uncover the intricate strategies of power projection employed by authoritarian regimes in their quest for geopolitical influence. Explore the economic prowess and debt diplomacy used as tools of dominance. Witness the proxy conflicts and regional power dynamics that shape international relations. Through compelling case studies from different regions, you will witness firsthand the impact of these power plays on global stability and security. Yet, amidst these struggles, there is hope. This book delves into the universal declaration of human rights, shedding light on the transformative power of activism and advocacy. Discover the pivotal role played by international organizations in promoting human rights and learn about the historical examples of successful democratization processes. Delve into the challenges and pitfalls faced when transitioning from authoritarianism and the crucial role of civil society and external actors in shaping the future. "Power Dynamics: Authoritarianism, Regimes, and Human Rights" is an eye-opening exploration of the delicate balance between power, stability, and human rights. It invites you to critically reflect on the complexities of authoritarian regimes while inspiring you to take action. The insights and knowledge gained from this book will empower you to engage in informed discussions, drive positive change, and contribute to a world where human rights and civil liberties flourish. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and challenged. The time to understand the intricacies of power dynamics and their impact on human rights is now. Pick up this book, embark on this intellectual journey, and become an informed advocate for change in our complex world.
Download or read book Constitutions in Authoritarian Regimes written by Tom Ginsburg and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the form and function of constitutions in countries without the fully articulated institutions of limited government.
Download or read book Power Dynamics written by Jonathan a Sinclair and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world marked by power struggles, the rise of authoritarian regimes has become a pressing global concern. Dive into the intricate web of political dominance, suppression of dissent, and the far-reaching implications for human rights and civil liberties in "Power Dynamics: Authoritarianism, Regimes, and Human Rights." This thought-provoking book offers a comprehensive analysis of some of the most influential authoritarian regimes of our time, including China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea. From the very first page, you will embark on a captivating journey, uncovering the historical roots and evolution of these regimes. Explore the fascinating stories of power consolidation, economic transformations, and political stability that have shaped China's authoritarian regime, and discover the chilling world of state control, propaganda, and isolationism in North Korea's totalitarian rule. Marvel at the complexities of Russia's post-Soviet political landscape and its leader's consolidation of power, while delving into Saudi Arabia's monarchy, the role of religion, and the suppression of dissent. But this book is not just about examining the dark corners of authoritarianism. It also shines a light on the critical relationship between power, human rights, and civil liberties. Through captivating narratives and in-depth analysis, you will gain a profound understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living under these regimes and the implications for democratic institutions and regional dynamics. Uncover the intricate strategies of power projection employed by authoritarian regimes in their quest for geopolitical influence. Explore the economic prowess and debt diplomacy used as tools of dominance. Witness the proxy conflicts and regional power dynamics that shape international relations. Through compelling case studies from different regions, you will witness firsthand the impact of these power plays on global stability and security. Yet, amidst these struggles, there is hope. This book delves into the universal declaration of human rights, shedding light on the transformative power of activism and advocacy. Discover the pivotal role played by international organizations in promoting human rights and learn about the historical examples of successful democratization processes. Delve into the challenges and pitfalls faced when transitioning from authoritarianism and the crucial role of civil society and external actors in shaping the future. "Power Dynamics: Authoritarianism, Regimes, and Human Rights" is an eye-opening exploration of the delicate balance between power, stability, and human rights. It invites you to critically reflect on the complexities of authoritarian regimes while inspiring you to take action. The insights and knowledge gained from this book will empower you to engage in informed discussions, drive positive change, and contribute to a world where human rights and civil liberties flourish. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and challenged. The time to understand the intricacies of power dynamics and their impact on human rights is now. Pick up this book, embark on this intellectual journey, and become an informed advocate for change in our complex world.
Download or read book Authoritarianism in Syria written by Steven Heydemann and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State expansion caused the reorganization of social conflict, promoting intense polarization between radicals and conservatives, high levels of popular mobilization, and a shift in the preferences of the Ba'th from an accommodationist to a radically populist strategy for consolidating its system of rule."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Dynamics of Authoritarian Political System written by Sung Chull Kim and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
