Essays about: "autocratic rule"

Found 4 essays containing the words autocratic rule.

  1. 1. Uneven Playing Field: Understanding Abiy Ahmed Manipulation of Democracy in Ethiopia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Henrik Bratt; [2020]
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    Abstract : This study seeks to investigate how prime minister Abiy Ahmed have affected democracy in Ethiopia since he assumed office in April 2018. Ethiopia is a hybrid regime identified with having both democratic and autocratic elements and the country have been internationally acknowledged for its recent democratic progress. READ MORE

  3. 2. Machiavelli and the principles behind authoritarian rule; Could he explain the fate of Muammar al-Gaddafi?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Andreas Delphin; [2014]
    Keywords : Machiavelli; totalitarian rule; autocratic rule; principles of power; Gaddafi; Machiavelli; envålds styre; maktstruktur;

    Abstract : This study will try an hypothesis built on Machiavellis principles of power and examine the position of Machiavellis importance in the world of today. The hypothesis contains principles of Machiavellis thoughts on power and is ment to be used as an analytical tool to understand the downfall of totalitarian leaders. READ MORE

  4. 3. Reflections on the Effectiveness of Targeted Sanctions in the Case of Fiji

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Karin Ludvigsson; [2010]
    Keywords : Fiji; Targeted sanctions; Official financial flows Aid; Visa bans; International relations; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Following a military coup in 2006 the Pacific island-nation of Fiji has become an increasingly autocratic state. The international community has responded by imposing sanctions against Fiji. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Democratic Consequences of Socioeconomic Modernization - Why isn't China Free?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Gustav Lundblad; [2008]
    Keywords : modernization; democratization; China; democracy; capitalism; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Political and administrative sciences; Statsvetenskap; förvaltningskunskap; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In this thesis a study of modernization theory and China is conducted. Why has China, despite socioeconomic modernization, not started to democratize? China has opened up during the three most recent decades and modernized rapidly. Poverty has decreased, urbanization has occurred, the agricultural literacy has increased and income has raised. READ MORE