The Rise of Authoritarianism in the Western Balkans

by Florian Bieber

This book explores the stagnation of democracy in the Western Balkans over the last decade. The author maps regional features of rising authoritarianism that mirror larger global trends and, in doing so, outlines the core mechanisms of authoritarian rule in the Balkans, with a particular focus on Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. These mechanisms include the creation of constant crises, the use of external powers to balance outside influences,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030221482
• ISBN13: 9783030221485
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
• Length: 155 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.3"