Sharp Power

This compelling volume unravels the covert strategies employed by authoritarian regimes to manipulate democratic institutions and international perceptions through media and technology.

1: Sharp Power: Explore how authoritarian states use deceptive practices to sway global opinion and undermine democracy.

2: Soft Power: Contrast Sharp Power with Soft Power, detailing differences between covert manipulation and traditional persuasion.

3: National Endowment for Democracy: Understand the role of the National Endowment for Democracy in supporting democratic institutions against Sharp Power.

4: Illiberal Democracy: Examine illiberal democracies as hybrid governance blending democratic processes with authoritarian practices.

5: Larry Diamond: Delve into Larry Diamond's contributions to democracy and how his work intersects with Sharp Power.

6: Independent Media: Investigate the importance of independent media in resisting Sharp Power and safeguarding democratic discourse.

7: Chavismo: Analyze Chavismo as a case study of Sharp Power tactics in Venezuela under Hugo Chávez and successors.

8: Liberal Democracy: Explore liberal democracy principles and how they are challenged by the rise of Sharp Power tactics.

9: State Media: Assess state-controlled media as a tool for advancing Sharp Power and undermining democratic institutions.

10: Neoauthoritarianism (China): Examine China's neoauthoritarian model and its strategic use of Sharp Power to expand influence globally.

11: Foreign Policy: Explore the impact of Sharp Power on international relations and its influence on foreign policy strategies.

12: Political System: Understand the interplay between political systems and Sharp Power, highlighting vulnerabilities and defenses.

13: The Economist Democracy Index: Evaluate how the Economist Democracy Index reflects Sharp Power's impact on global democratic health.

14: Authoritarianism: Delve into authoritarian regimes' characteristics and their reliance on Sharp Power for control.

15: Democratic Republic: Explore the democratic republic concept and how Sharp Power can influence or undermine it.

16: Coup d'état: Analyze coups in the context of Sharp Power and their impact on political stability and democracy.

17: Hybrid Regime: Examine hybrid regimes and their use of Sharp Power to straddle democracy and authoritarianism.

18: Democracy and Economic Growth: Investigate the relationship between democracy and economic growth, and how Sharp Power affects this dynamic.

19: Democratic Backsliding: Understand democratic backsliding and how Sharp Power contributes to the erosion of democratic norms.

20: Authoritarian Capitalism: Explore the rise of authoritarian capitalism and its strategic use of Sharp Power to reshape global landscapes.

21: G7 Rapid Response Mechanism: Assess the G7's efforts to counter Sharp Power through rapid response mechanisms and international cooperation.