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The Two Logics of Autocratic Rule presents a groundbreaking analysis of how authoritarian regimes perpetuate themselves through two complementary but distinct mechanisms. Johannes Gerschewski argues that autocratic governments rely on both performance legitimacy—delivering tangible benefits to maintain citizen compliance—and coercive control through security apparatus and repression. This innovative framework challenges conventional understanding of authoritarianism by demonstrating how these logics interact and reinforce each other across different political contexts.
Drawing on comparative analysis and empirical evidence, Gerschewski explores how various autocratic systems balance these strategies, from personalist dictatorships to single-party states. The book provides essential reading for scholars and students of political science, international relations, and governance studies seeking to understand the resilience and variations of authoritarian rule in the contemporary world.
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