Authoritarianism: Accountability and Pol

This course examines how policy is made, implemented, and justified in non-democratic regimes. Students will engage with foundational and contemporary literature on authoritarianism, critically analyzing regime types, institutions, and the mechanisms of control, legitimacy, and accountability. Through comparative case studies, students will assess the durability, adaptability, and internal logic of authoritarian systems, as well as their interactions with democratic institutions and global actors. The course also considers the blurred boundaries between democratic and authoritarian practices and equips students with analytical tools to evaluate governance across regime types.