Dimensions of State Capacity and Modes of Democratic Breakdown

被引：0

作者：

Andersen, David Delfs Erbo ^{[1
]}

Knutsen, Carl Henrik ^{[2
]}

Skaaning, Svend-Erik ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Aarhus Univ, DK-8000 Aarhus, Denmark

[2] Univ Oslo, Oslo, Norway

来源：

POLITICAL STUDIES | 2025年

基金：

欧盟地平线“2020”;

关键词：

democratic breakdown; state capacity; bureaucracy; incumbent takeovers; CIVIL-WAR; QUALITY; COUPS; POWER; POLARIZATION; GOVERNMENT; ORIGINS; TURKEY; RIGHTS; PARTY;

D O I：

10.1177/00323217251344758

中图分类号：

D81 [国际关系];

学科分类号：

030207 ;

摘要：

Which dimensions of state capacity are most effective in safeguarding democracies from distinct modes of breakdown? This article theorizes and examines how two fundamental dimensions of state capacity-coercive and administrative-affect democratic stability differently depending on whether threats arise from incumbents or nonincumbents. Based on a global analysis covering democratic breakdowns from 1789 to 2020, we find that administrative capacity, characterized by meritocratic recruitment, impartial administration, and predictable enforcement, significantly reduces the risk of incumbent-led democratic breakdowns. In contrast, coercive capacity indicators, such as territorial control and military resources, do not robustly relate to either incumbent-led or nonincumbent-led breakdowns. Our study highlights the critical role of high-quality administrative institutions for democratic stability.

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