We are thrilled to publish the second episode of our monthly special in cooperation with the Journal of Democracy. In the framework of this new partnership, authors shall discuss outstanding articles from the newest print issue of the Journal of Democracy.
In this conversation, Grzegorz Ekiert and Noah Dasanaike explain their concept of dictatorial drift and how various countries have moved toward full autocracy in recent years; discuss new features of dictatorships in the early 21st century and how such regimes relate to each other; consider whether it makes sense to compare the growing trend of autocracy promotion with democracy promotion; and reflect on how full autocracies might be opposed more effectively in the future.
The conversation is based on Grzegorz Ekiert and Noah Dasanaike’s article, “The Return of Dictatorship,” published in the October 2024 (35/4) issue of the Journal of Democracy.
Grzegorz Ekiert is Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Government at Harvard University, and senior scholar at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies.
Noah Dasanaike is a doctoral candidate in government at Harvard University.
The conversation was conducted by Ferenc Laczó on November 1, 2024. Lilit Hakobyan edited the audio recording.
