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- Title
Liberalizing in Confidence: From Development to Democracy and Authoritarian-Led Democratization in Asia.
- Authors
Chong, Ja Ian
- Abstract
The article discusses the book "From Development to Democracy: The Transformations of Modern Asia" by Dan Slater and Joseph Wong. The book challenges the conventional understanding that democratization occurs when autocrats are forced to concede through weakness. Instead, the authors argue that democratization from authoritarian strength is more stable, effective, and durable. They examine cases from "developmental Asia" to support their argument, highlighting the role of economic development, stability, and confidence in autocratic regimes. The article also emphasizes the importance of considering other factors such as ground-up organization, external context, and complex interactions in the democratization process. The authors aim to contribute to broader conceptual conversations globally and challenge exceptionalist perspectives.
- Subjects
FROM Development to Democracy: The Transformations of Modern Asia (Book); ADMINISTRATION of British colonies; POLITICAL participation; POLITICAL elites; POLITICAL science; FEDERAL government; BUREAUCRACY
- Publication
Asian Perspective, 2024, Vol 48, Issue 3, p501
- ISSN
0258-9184
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/apr.2024.a935488