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The Political Consequences of Judicial Independence in Hybrid Regimes

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In hybrid regimes, such as Russia under Putin or Hungary under Orbán, governments may maintain or even create independent-looking courts to signal property rights protection and attract foreign investment, while simultaneously restricting their reach on politically sensitive cases.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a country where courts regularly rule against the government—yet the country is not a democracy. Why would an autocrat tolerate judges who say 'no'? The answer reveals a hidden logic of power.