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Comparative Democratization in a Global Age POL 839 (5)

Democratization is a central area of comparative politics scholarship. This course surveys the literature explaining regime change, including democratization, the formation and durability of ‘hybrid’ regimes, de-democratization, and authoritarian persistence. We will apply these theories to important case studies and analyze the prospects for political transformation.