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After a surge in the spread of democratic governments in the 2nd half of the 20th century, political scientists have noted a significant reduction in commitment to democracy, and a corresponding increase in ill-liberal regimes. This is known as competitive authoritarianism. For this paper, you will explore this phenomenon. Please do the following:
Read the two provided articles.
Introducing the topic. What is Competitive Authoritarianism (or electoral authoritarianism)?
Identify and discuss the elements of competitive authoritarianism.
Do the authors make any changes to their understanding of this concept from 2002 to 2020?
Discuss how a nation state might resist the pull towards competitive authoritarianism.
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