Authoritarian Rule in Comparative Perspective: Origins, Sustenance, Transitions
Panel
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:01 AM EDT
Mason Hall, Room D3 A&B
Despite numerous transitions from authoritarian rule since the last quarter of the twentieth century, a plurality of the world’s population still live under some form of authoritarian rule. Yet, our study of such regimes still lags far behind the study of other salient political phenomena. This comparatively minded panel of analysts will shed light on the past, present, and future of authoritarian rule, with an emphasis on the impact of an increasingly globalized world and the current economic downturns. What are the features of authoritarian regimes? And what causes their emergence and/or sustenance? And what might cause their breakdown and/or transition to democracy? Our panelists cover experiences in Latin America, the Middle East, Russia, Central Asia, and China.
featuring
Dr. Jo-Marie Burt
Is Authoritarianism Over
in Latin America?
Dr. Bassam Haddad
Resilience of Authoritarian Rule
in the Middle East
Dr. Mark N. Katz
Who is Putin’s Role Model?
Dr. Eric McGlinchey
Authoritarian Rule, Islam, and
State Failure in Central Asia
Dr. Ming Wan
Authoritarianism and
Globalization in China
This event is open to the public. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Hosted by the Department of Public and International Affairs, Middle East Studies Program, Global Affairs Program, Central Asia Studies Program, Latin America Studies Program, and Russian and Eurasian Studies Program.
