Competitive authoritarianism
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Competitive authoritarianism has been mentioned in one podcast episode on MeidasTouch (Nov 2026). Used to describe hybrid regimes that retain democratic forms but erode democratic substance; cited to contextualize global trends the U.S. may be experiencing.
A hybrid regime is a type of political system often created as a result of an incomplete democratic transition from an authoritarian regime to a democratic one. Hybrid regimes are categorized as having a combination of autocratic features with democratic ones and can simultaneously hold political repressions and regular elections.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2026 on MeidasTouch |
| Field | Comparative politics |
Who talks about Competitive authoritarianism on podcasts?
Competitive authoritarianism came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on MeidasTouch.
What is Competitive authoritarianism mentioned alongside?
Competitive authoritarianism is most often mentioned alongside Steve Levitsky, Berlin Wall and Daniel Ziblatt.
Mentioned together: Steve Levitsky, Berlin Wall, Daniel Ziblatt, Venezuela, Poland, Hungary, Third wave of democratization, End of history, Soviet Union, Russia