POLS 3290 - Democratization

3 Credit(s) | $12 Fee

Why do some countries become democracies, while others remain authoritarian? How can democracy be put at risk? From the fall of military dictatorships in Latin America to the rise of autocratic regimes in Europe and Asia, this course focuses on the global struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. This course will survey the democratic transitions literature from a comparative perspective. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]