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1. Introduction

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Erschienen in: The Rise of Authoritarianism in the Western Balkans

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Abstract

This introductory chapter argues that there has been a decline and stagnation of democracy in the Western Balkans. This crisis of democracy follows larger trends but also displays regional specificities, including a history of semi-authoritarianism and complex geopolitical position outside the European Union.

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Titel: Introduction
verfasst von: Florian Bieber
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: The Rise of Authoritarianism in the Western Balkans
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-22148-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-22149-2

Copyright-Jahr: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22149-2_1