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Institutionalisation of Electoral Authoritarianism : A Study of The Syria’s Assad Regime

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Keerthy A M

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Keerthy A M
Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala, Kerala, India

MLA 8
A M, Keerthy. "Institutionalisation of Electoral Authoritarianism : A Study of The Syria’s Assad Regime." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 10, Oct. 2024, pp. 4030-4047, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i10.001. Accessed Oct. 2024.
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A M, K. (2024, October). Institutionalisation of Electoral Authoritarianism : A Study of The Syria’s Assad Regime. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(10), 4030-4047. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i10.001
Chicago
A M, Keerthy. "Institutionalisation of Electoral Authoritarianism : A Study of The Syria’s Assad Regime." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 10 (October 2024), 4030-4047. Accessed October, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i10.001.

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ABSTRACT:
Authoritarianism is a prevalent form of political system in the world where democratic political ideals are limited through advocating strict obedience to a single ruler or group arbitrarily. Electoral authoritarianism is a form that falls between democracy and authoritarianism. They practice authoritarianism behind the institutional façade of representative democracy. The formal structures, guidelines, and practices that make up a political system evolve through a process called institutionalisation. Institutionalisation serves authoritarian regimes' purpose of establishing stability and legitimacy. Establishing long-lasting laws and policies to support the authoritarian government can institutionalise authoritarianism. Electoral authoritarianism became a major form of political system in the post-Cold War era. The institutionalisation of electoral authoritarianism is visible in various countries, especially in West Asia. Syria is the best example, which has a long history of institutionalisation of authoritarian practices. This was most visible during the period of Hafez al Assad in 1970 and continued during his son Bashar Al Assad’s tenure. This institutionalisation is practised by manipulating the country’s constitution, institutions like the army, Judiciary, media, political parties and electoral laws.

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