Competitive Authoritarianism: Hybrid Regimes Af... -
: Incumbents use state resources, control over the media, and a biased judiciary to disadvantage opponents.
Rather than relying on the overt violence of traditional dictatorships, these regimes use more subtle instruments: Competitive Authoritarianism: Hybrid Regimes Af...
: Unlike "hegemonic" regimes (e.g., North Korea), opposition parties are legal, active, and can realistically challenge the incumbent for power. : Incumbents use state resources, control over the