Burma Quote by Larry Diamond
“The problem in Burma is the problem in Egypt, the problem you refer to in Yemen, and the problem in a lot of these countries in the world: that you can get stuck in the process of transition, in what’s been called a competitive authoritarian… a pseudo democratic regime.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Journal of Democracy, 2020
Many countries get stuck in a pseudo‑democratic transition, leading to competitive authoritarianism.
In simple terms: Transitions can stall, creating flawed regimes.
Key Takeaway
Support genuine democratic reforms.
Themes
politics
transitions
authoritarianism
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
political
academic
When to use this quote
- election monitoring
- civil society support
- legal reform
Key Concepts
democracy studies
international relations
policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What sustains pseudo‑democracies?
- How can reforms succeed?
A Different Perspective
Complex local dynamics may resist change.
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