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About the product To rule a country indefinitely, it is not at all necessary to prohibit and exclude any elements of political struggle. On the contrary, regular elections are a guarantee of the stability and stability of an authoritarian regime. It is only important to provide yourself with the desired result. Well-known political scientists Nick Cheeseman and Brian Klaas have collected the «best» world practices that allow you to almost honestly win in almost any election. The degree of skill in manipulation ranges from ludicrous to almost invisible, and their geography is extremely wide — from Argentina and Zimbabwe to Russia and the United States. Based on personal experience of political work and interviews with politicians on both sides of the barricades, the authors deduce six key strategies to rule indefinitely — and still remain a democratically elected ruler with massive popular support. Abstract There are two ways to victory in elections: honest and almost honest. Honest involves a competitive and transparent struggle for the hearts of voters. Almost honest — manipulation of public opinion, intimidation of opponents, controlled violations at polling stations. Well-known political scientists Nick Cheeseman and Brian Klaas have collected the «best» world practices that allow them to stay in power a little longer. They analyzed the experience of various countries — from Russia to the United States and from Argentina to Zimbabwe and came to conclusions that at first glance may seem paradoxical. Regular elections are much more effective than banning elections — the only question is how these elections are held. …
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