ABSTRACT
A global examination that includes nations in Latin America, Asia, Russia, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Pathways to Democracy investigates the implications of the various paths that nations take to democracy and the political and economic programs needed to stabilize new democracies. From military to authoritarian to communist oligarchies, the essays reveal that democratic transitions were instigated by divisions within the ruling elite, challenges came from groups and interests outside the elite, and poor economic performance followed in its wake. An extensive look at what the United States can do through its foreign policy to promote and invest in democratization is included. An introduction to democratization that is comprehensive and global in scope. Includes comprehensive focus on U.S. foreign policy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|18 pages
Introduction
part 2|52 pages
The Political Economy of Democratic Transitions
part 3|59 pages
The End of Authoritarianism in South and Central America
part 4|61 pages
The Successes and Failures of the Developmental State in Asia
part |49 pages
The Challenge of Consolidation in Russia and Eastern Europe
part |29 pages
The Colonial Legacy and Sponsored Transitions in Africa