Democratic backsliding in Africa? autocratization, resilience, and contention

This book advances ongoing debates on democratic backsliding and autocratization with specific reference to Africa. It offers a carefully developed theoretical framework and, unlike many previous studies, adds an international dimension to the analyses of autocratization processes on the continent.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Arriola, Leonardo R. (Leonardo Rafael), editor (editor), Rakner, Lise, editor, Van de Walle, Nicolas, 1957- editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, New York : Oxford University Press [2022]
Colección:Oxford studies in African politics and international relations.
Materias:
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Democratic backsliding in Africa? Autocratization, resilience, and contention / Leonardo R. Arriola, Lise Rakner, and Nicolas van de Walle
  • 2. Political participation and regime responses / Kendra Dupuy, Leonardo R. Arriola, and Lise Rakner
  • 3. Legal strategies : constitutional, administrative, judicial, and discursive lawfare / Siri Gloppen, Thalia Gerzso, and Nicolas van de Walle
  • 4. International strategies : sovereignty claims and selective compliance / Lise Rakner and Nicolas van de Walle
  • 5. Ghana : a stagnated democratic trajectory / Franklin Oduro, Lisa-Marie Selvik, and Kendra Dupuy
  • 6. Kenya : executive dominance through constitutional bargaining / Matthew K. Gichohi and Leonardo R. Arriola
  • 7. Malawi : democratic fits and starts / Siri Gloppen, Fidelis Kanyongolo, Fiona Shen-Bayh, and Vibeke Wang
  • 8. Zambia : backsliding in a presidential regime / Marja Hinfelaar, Lise Rackner, and Nicolas van de Walle
  • 9. Uganda : a story of persistent autocratic rule / Sabiti Makara and Vigeke Wang
  • 10. Zimbabwe : contested autocratization / Siri Gloppen, Marja Hinfelaar, and Lise Rakner
  • 11. Conclusion / Leonardo R. Arriola, Lise Rakner, and Nicolas van de Walle.