This article develops the menu of autocratic innovation to account for a perceived
transformation in the nature of autocratic rule. Drawing from an original list of 20 techniques …

The international election monitoring regime has become considerably more complex in the
twenty-first century. Although the number of organizations engaged in high-quality election …

Foreign influences on elections are widespread. Although foreign interventions around
elections differ markedly-in terms of when and why they occur, and whether they are even …

Elections have been theorized to bolster compliance with authoritarian regimes by
strengthening their coercive capacity, their ability to co-opt, and their legitimacy. While a …

Mirroring trends elsewhere in Southeast Asia, Cambodia has witnessed a pronounced shift
towards stricter authoritarianism over recent years. The state appears more firmly ruled by …

By influencing beliefs about electoral quality, international election observation missions
(EOMs) play an important role in shaping post-election contention. As the number and …

Is international pressure for democracy effective in authoritarian regimes? While research
indicates that international efforts can help solidify transitions in new or fragile democracies …

Authoritarian regimes across Africa and beyond are increasingly cracking down on civil
society groups, making their operations more and more difficult. Within this clampdown, a …