Promoting authoritarianism abroad / Rachel Vanderhill.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vanderhill, Rachel, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Authoritarianism--Cross-cultural studies.

Authoritarianism.

Authoritarianism--Russia (Federation).

Authoritarianism--Venezuela.

Authoritarianism--Iran.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Place of Publication:

Boulder, Colorado : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

An illuminating comparative analysis of efforts by Russia, Venezuela, and Iran to promote authoritarianism outside their respective borders.

Contents:

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

1. Promoting Authoritarianism Abroad: How, When, and Where

The International Dimension of Regime Change

Case Studies

Overview of the Argument

How States Promote or Encourage Authoritarianism

Explaining Effectiveness and Outcomes

Measurement of Variables

Structure of the Book

2. Russia in Ukraine and Belarus: Geopolitical Ambitions

Ukraine

The 2004 Ukrainian Presidential Election

Why Was Russia Unsuccessful in 2004?

Table 2.1 Ukraine: Trade and Investment Data

Russian Influence Post-2004

Belarus

Belarus-Russian Relations, 1994-2001

Table 2.2 Belarus: Trade and Investment Data

Belarus-Russian Relations, 2002-2012

Supporting Authoritarianism in Belarus

Belarus-US/EU Relations, 1994-2012

Analysis: Why Does Belarus Remain Authoritarian?

Conclusion

Notes

3. Venezuela in Nicaragua and Peru: Chavez's Varying Spheres of Influence

Nicaragua: Ortega and Chavez's Friendship

Learning to Be Bad

Strengthening Ortega's Capabilities

What Explains Ortega's Success?

Table 3.1 Nicaragua: Economic Data

Table 3.2 Nicaragua: Trade Data

Peru: A Failed Case of Authoritarian Promotion?

The 2006 Presidential Election in Peru

The 2011 Election in Peru: A Case in Contrast

Table 3.3 Peru: Trade Data

Table 3.4 Peru: Economic Data

4. Iran in Lebanon: Seeking Shiite Solidarity

A Brief Overview of the Political and Historical Background

How Iran Influences Regime Type in Lebanon

Explaining the Effectiveness of International Assistance and Lebanon's Regime Type

Table 4.1 Lebanon: Economic Data

Table 4.2 Lebanon: Trade Data

Appendix: Lebanese Timeline

5. Concluding Thoughts

Implications for Foreign Policy

Future Research

Acronyms

Bibliography

Index

About the Book.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62637-010-9

1-58826-849-7

OCLC:

923218064