Download or read book The Rise of Sophisticated Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia written by Lee Morgenbesser and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Element offers a way to understand the evolution of authoritarian rule in Southeast Asia. The theoretical framework is based on a set of indicators (judged for their known advantages and mimicry of democratic attributes) as well as a typology (conceptualized as two discreet categories of 'retrograde' and 'sophisticated' authoritarianism). Working with an original dataset, the empirical results reveal vast differences within and across authoritarian regimes in Southeast Asia, but also a discernible shift towards sophisticated authoritarianism over time. The Element concludes with a reflection of its contribution and a statement on its generalizability.