Causal relations between regional organisations and authoritarian regime stability in 21ˢᵗ-century Eurasia : the cases of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Collective Security Treaty Organisation

Key Points

• The research aims to examine how regional organisations influence the stability of authoritarian regimes in Eurasia.
• Qualitative case studies of the Eurasian Economic Union and Collective Security Treaty Organisation
• Analysis of political and economic data related to regime stability
• Comparative examination of member states versus non-member states
• Demonstrated that regional organisations can bolster the stability of authoritarian regimes.
• Findings suggest that economic cooperation may strengthen regime legitimacy.
• Indicated variations in stability based on the nature of regional partnerships.