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Before and After Autocratization: Causes and Consequences

Comparative Politics
Regression
Causality
Comparative Perspective
Political Regime
P056
Johannes Gerschewski
WZB Berlin Social Science Center
Innovation in Regime Studies: New Approaches to Understanding Contemporary Political Regimes

Building: Institute of the Middle and Far East, Floor: 3, Room: 3.04

Thursday 11:15 - 13:00 CEST (10/09/2026)

Abstract

This panel addresses the causes and consequences of autocratization processes, aiming to uncover both short- and long-term dynamics that explain the emergence of autocratization trends and the effects of these processes once they are concluded.

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Polarizing Mobilization? The Effects of Mass Mobilization Amid Autocratization on Affective Polarization View Paper Details
Democratic Experience and the Risk of Autocratization – A Macro Level Analysis View Paper Details
From Personalization to Autocratization? Executive Power Dynamics Across Political Regimes View Paper Details