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Why Do Autocrats Like Putin Bother to Hold Elections?

Authors :
Taub, Amanda
Source :
The New York Times (Digital Edition). March 21, 2024
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

These votes can demonstrate control, serve as a warning and create the illusion of accountability. The https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/world/europe/russia-putin-election.html earlier this month were widely condemned as a performance that fell somewhere between [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Elections -- Ethical aspects
Local government
News, opinion and commentary

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15538095
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New York Times (Digital Edition)
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.787676608

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