TY  - BOOK
TI  - Dictating the agenda: the authoritarian resurgence in world politics 
SN  - 9780197776360
AV  - JC480 .D53 2025
PY  - 2025///
CY  - New York, NY
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - Authoritarianism
KW  - Mass media
KW  - Political aspects
KW  - Boycotts
KW  - Freedom of the press
KW  - World politics
KW  - 1989-
KW  - Print books
KW  - local
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - "Dictating the Agenda: Authoritarian Resurgence and Influence in the World examines how authoritarian states have repurposed tools, norms, and actors previously used to promote U.S.-backed liberalism, now turning them against liberal ideas. After the Cold War, democratization appeared to signal the decline of authoritarianism, but recent developments show a significant shift. The authors introduce the concept of "authoritarian snapback," in which non-democratic states curb the spread of liberal ideas domestically while promoting anti-liberal norms globally. Drawing on interviews, case studies, and databases, the book demonstrates how authoritarian states challenge Western influence through media agreements, consumer boycotts, and restrictions on foreign journalists. It also offers a fresh perspective on the shifting global political landscape and the limits of liberal influence"-- Provided by publisher
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