Competitive Authoritarianism: Hybrid Regimes after the Cold War (Problems of International Politics)

This landmark book, "Competitive Authoritarianism: Hybrid Regimes in the Post-Communist World," provides a comprehensive analysis of 35 cases across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and post-communist Eurasia.

The authors explore the fate of competitive authoritarian regimes between 1990 and 2008, shedding light on the factors that influence regime outcomes.

Through a detailed study of social, economic, and technocratic ties to the West, the book reveals how external pressures can lead to democratization in some cases but fail to do so in others.

The authors also examine the role of state and ruling party organizations in determining the fate of competitive authoritarian regimes.

This groundbreaking work will be widely read and cited, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics of political regimes and the factors that shape their longevity.