Michael Miller on the Unexpected Paths to Democratization
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So many cases of democratization start with these episodes and this period of elite political violence where the initial stages of it have nothing to do with democratization. People are not aiming for that. People are barely even thinking about it. It's all about this elite political struggle and out of that chaos a bit later you get democracy. Michael Miller A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com. Michael Miller is a professor of political science and international relations at George Washington University and the author of the forthcoming book Shock to the System: Coups, Elections, and War on the Road to Democratization.  Key Highlights Include How violent shocks like coups and civil wars create openings for democratizationWhy autocratic ruling parties continue to win elections in democraciesThe role for democratic activists in the democratization processDiscussions on possibilities for democracy in China, Belarus, and Myanmar.Mike offers a blueprint for an unconventional approach for democracy promotion Key Links Shock to the System: Coups, Elections, and War on the Road to Democratization by Michael K. Miller Follow Michael on Twitter @mkmdem Learn more about Michael's work Related Content James Loxton Explains Why Authoritarian Successor Parties Succeed in Democracies Elizabeth Nugent on Polarization, Democratization and the Arab Spring More from the Podcast More Information Democracy Group Apes of the State created all Music Email the show at [email protected] Follow me on Twitter @DemParadox 100 Books on Democracy
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