Andreas Schedler Ordre des livres

Focusing on the dynamics of authoritarian politics, this volume presents a groundbreaking theory that examines the conflicts between government and opposition within electoral authoritarian regimes. It highlights the inherent institutional uncertainties faced by autocracies, providing insights into the challenges they encounter in maintaining power and stability.

This text states that democratic governments must be accountable to the electorate; but they must also be subject to restraint and oversight by other public agencies. The state must control itself. This text explores how new democracies can achieve this goal.