The Rise of Authoritarianism in the Western Balkans

Name: The Rise of Authoritarianism in the Western Balkans
Brand: Springer International Publishing
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By Florian Bieber

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This book explores the stagnation of democracy in the Western Balkans over the last decade. The author maps regional features of rising authoritarianism that mirror larger global trends and, in doing so, outlines the core mechanisms of authoritarian rule in the Balkans, with a particular focus on Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. These mechanisms include the creation of constant crises, the use of external powers to balance outside influences, as well as state capture. The authoritarian patterns exist alongside formal democratic institutions, resulting in competitive authoritarian regimes that use social polarization to retain power. As the countries of the Western Balkans aspire, at least formally, to join the European Union, authoritarianism is often informal.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 172
Release Date:: 2019-10-11
Publication Date:: 2019-10-11
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 3030221482
ISBN13:: 9783030221485
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Weight:: 343 g
Height:: 153 cm
Width:: 216 cm
Thickness:: 15 cm

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