Democracy and Authoritarianism in the Postcommunist World

Editor(s): Valerie J. Bunce, Michael McFaul, Kathryn Stoner-Weiss

Cambridge University Press, New York, 2009, pp. 360

Examines waves of change in 11 former communist nations, from 1989-1992, and the electoral defeat of authoritarian rulers from 1996 to 2005 in Bulgaria, Slovakia, Serbia, Georgia and Ukraine. This volume looks in particular at issues of transmission and the role of transnational and international actors, with a particular focus on the role of the EU. The final section discusses the conundrum posed by political developments in Russia, and also Belarus and Kyrgyzstan. Individual chapters are also cited under particular countries.

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Volume One -> D. Resisting Authoritarianism in Post-Communist and Post-Soviet Regimes -> D. II. 'Electoral Revolutions' and 'Critical Elections' in Post-Communist States -> D. II.1. Comparative Assessments

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Volume One -> F. External Support: Opportunities, Problems and Debates about 'Democracy Assistance'

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