ABSTRACT
A comparative analysis is advanced, focused on the differing control strategies identified in the previous chapters, and more specifically on the dynamics of autocratisation and democratisation in Armenia, Georgia and Moldova. This argument emphasises the importance and underlying causes of the divergent control strategies selected by domestic actors, unpacking their profound ongoing impacts and unintended consequences on subsequent democratisation processes. Furthermore, the chapter explores the opposition strategies employed by political parties and civil society to counteract democratic subversion. It discusses international dynamics, shedding light on how external influences shape domestic political reforms. Finally, the chapter broadens its scope to consider the implication of the research for the literature on democratisation, autocratisation and Europeanisation and offers targeted insights for policymakers, grounding its analysis in the rich, contextual details drawn from Armenia, Georgia and Moldova. This conclusion bridges the findings with broader theoretical and practical applications.
