Elections Without Democracy: Thinking About Hybrid Regimes

Issue Date April 2002
Volume 13
Issue 2
Page Numbers 21-35
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Many countries have adopted the form of democracy with little of its substance. This makes the task of classifying regimes more difficult, but also more important.

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Further Reading

Volume 23, Issue 4

School for Dictators

A review of The Dictator’s Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy by William J. Dobson

Volume 22, Issue 4

Singapore: Authoritarian but Newly Competitive

Singapore has long been known for combining economic development with strict limits on political opposition. But its 2011 parliamentary elections suggest that it is moving toward “competitive authoritarianism.”

Volume 32, Issue 3

Latin America Erupts: When Does Competitive Authoritarianism Take Root?

It is not easy to build a stable hybrid regime. Elected autocrats may try, but comparing Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela shows how difficult it is to succeed.