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Democratic consolidation is the process by which a newly established democratic regime becomes su... more Democratic consolidation is the process by which a newly established democratic regime becomes sufficiently durable that a return to nondemocratic rule is no longer likely. Study of this field is particularly of import when considering the varied outcomes of the so-called “Fourth Wave of Democratization” that occurred during the Arab Spring. The author will examine the reasons behind the success of the one state to democratize in the wake of this upheaval: Tunisia. Utilizing three theoretical models to examine various socioeconomic, cultural, and political indicators in the Tunisian state, this thesis will show the role that key elites play in facilitating the transition from autocratic to democratic rule.
Economic policy has been driven by each of three ideologies for the past century to varying exten... more Economic policy has been driven by each of three ideologies for the past century to varying extents and with varying results up until the modern day where the three once separate ideologies have more or less converged to form the basis of economic policy for most of the developed world.
Democratic consolidation is the process by which a newly established democratic regime becomes su... more Democratic consolidation is the process by which a newly established democratic regime becomes sufficiently durable that a return to nondemocratic rule is no longer likely. Study of this field is particularly of import when considering the varied outcomes of the so-called “Fourth Wave of Democratization” that occurred during the Arab Spring. The author will examine the reasons behind the success of the one state to democratize in the wake of this upheaval: Tunisia. Utilizing three theoretical models to examine various socioeconomic, cultural, and political indicators in the Tunisian state, this thesis will show the role that key elites play in facilitating the transition from autocratic to democratic rule.
Economic policy has been driven by each of three ideologies for the past century to varying exten... more Economic policy has been driven by each of three ideologies for the past century to varying extents and with varying results up until the modern day where the three once separate ideologies have more or less converged to form the basis of economic policy for most of the developed world.