UID:
almafu_9959242059702883
Format:
1 online resource (225 p.)
ISBN:
1-62637-010-9
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1-58826-849-7
Content:
An illuminating comparative analysis of efforts by Russia, Venezuela, and Iran to promote authoritarianism outside their respective borders.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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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 -- Conclusion -- 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 -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Lebanese Timeline -- Notes -- 5. Concluding Thoughts -- Implications for Foreign Policy -- Future Research -- Notes -- Acronyms -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Book.
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English
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
DOI:
10.1515/9781626370104
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1515/9781626370104
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9781626370104
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1515/9781626370104
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9781626370104
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