The Fate of Young Democracies

Dec 10, 2008

Why do some young democracies fail? Drawing on a unique data set of every democratization episode since 1960, The Fate of Young Democracies explores the underlying reasons for backsliding and reversal in the world’s fledgling democracies and offers proposals for ways that the international community can help these states stay on track toward political stability. 

At this book discussion on December 10, 2008, The Fate of Young Democracies co-author and Paul Dubrule Professor of Sustainable Development, INSEAD Ethan B. Kapstein discussed the underlying reasons for democratic failure and the implications for policy makers. Jack A. Goldstone, Virginia E. and John T. Hazel Jr. Professor of Public Policy and Editor of Foreign Policy Bulletin at George Mason University provided comments and CGD Senior Fellow Todd Moss moderated the discussion.

Access Ethan Kapstein's presentation (pdf, 1M)

Event Type

• Public Event

Location

• Center for Global Development, 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC
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Time

• 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Research Topics

• Governance/Democracy

CGD Experts

• Ethan Kapstein

Publications

• The Fate of Young Democracies