The paper argues for a nuanced understanding of democracy and authoritarian regimes, highlighting the need for qualification.
In recent years, global political debate seems to have once again structured itself around a sharp opposition: on one side, democracies; on the other, dictatorships. The term "democracy" is frequently invoked as a synonym for the Western model, contrasted with the various forms of authoritarianism present around the world. Yet, on closer inspection, this word alone is no longer enough.
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