The Rise of Authoritarianism in the Western Balkans 2020 Edition Contributor(s): Bieber, Florian (Author) |
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ISBN: 3030221482 ISBN-13: 9783030221485 Publisher: Palgrave Pivot OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - European - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
Dewey: 320.09 |
Series: New Perspectives on South-East Europe |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.79 lbs) 155 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |