The Electoral Authoritarianism: Concept, Elections Under Authoritarianism and Authoritarian Manipulation

Authors

  • Uchen Cheangsen Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61462/cujss.v54i1.2520

Keywords:

Democratization, Mixed Regime, Electoral Authoritarianism, Election, Manipulation

Abstract

This article explores the concept of "electoral authoritarianism." This concept describes the political regimes after "the third wave of democratization" that do not fall in the transitional paradigm but rather can be characterized as an authoritarian regime with multi-party elections and democratic political institutions. The article discusses how elections, which generally serve as fundamental democratic mechanisms, are utilized by authoritarianism to build legitimacy and acceptance among both domestic and international communities. Finally, the article explores how authoritarian rulers manipulate elections and democratic political institutions to maintain their power.

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Published

30-06-2024

How to Cite

Cheangsen, Uchen. 2024. “The Electoral Authoritarianism: Concept, Elections Under Authoritarianism and Authoritarian Manipulation”. Chulalongkorn University Journal of Social Sciences 54 (1). Bangkok, Thailand:1-25. https://doi.org/10.61462/cujss.v54i1.2520.

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Vol. 54 No. 1 (2024): January - June

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