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.
Florian Bieber
The Rise of Authoritarianism in the Western Balkans
The Rise of Authoritarianism in the Western Balkans
Langue Anglais ● Format PDF ● Pages 155 ● ISBN 9783030221492 ● Taille du fichier 2.1 MB ● Maison d’édition Springer International Publishing ● Lieu Cham ● Pays CH ● Publié 2019 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 7199902 ● Protection contre la copie DRM sociale