Authoritarian Innovations

Question 1

From an authoritarian innovations perspective, what are the two pathways an autocracy can take?

Answer 1

1. Democratisation
   Through
   -> Liberalisation (representation + org representation)
   -> Inclusivity
2. Covert Autocracy
   -> through authoritarian innovations

Question 2

What type of innovations do autocracies rely on (6)?

Answer 2

• political innovations
• legal innovations
• reputation innovations
• informational innovations
• technological innovations
• democratic innovations

Question 3

Why would autocratic regimes rely on deliberative techniques?

Answer 3

• deliberation has a signalling function -> points towards legitimacy
• deliberation offers a political cover
• deliberation increases transparency
• deliberation maintains social order and co-opt dissent