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Hybrid Regimes and Competitive Authoritarianism

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The term 'competitive authoritarianism' was coined by Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way to describe regimes where democratic institutions exist but are systematically violated to ensure incumbents stay in power.

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Many countries hold elections that look democratic but aren't – how can a regime be both competitive and authoritarian at the same time?