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The PseudoDemocrat's Dilemma: Why Election Observation Became an International Norm,New
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Why did election monitoring become an international norm? Why do pseudodemocratsundemocratic leaders who present themselves as democraticinvite international observers, even when they are likely to be caught manipulating elections? Is election observation an effective tool of democracy promotion, or is it simply a way to legitimize electoral autocracies? In The PseudoDemocrats Dilemma, Susan D. Hyde explains international election monitoring with a new theory of international norm formation. Hyde argues that election observation was initiated by states seeking international support. International benefits tied to democracy give some governments an incentive to signal their commitment to democratization without having to give up power. Invitations to nonpartisan foreigners to monitor elections, and avoiding their criticism, became a widely recognized and imitated signal of a governments purported commitment to democratic elections.Hyde draws on crossnational data on the global spread of election observation between 1960 and 2006, detailed descriptions of the characteristics of countries that do and do not invite observers, and evidence of three ways that election monitoring is costly to pseudodemocrats: microlevel experimental tests from elections in Armenia and Indonesia showing that observers can deter electionday fraud and otherwise improve the quality of elections; illustrative cases demonstrating that international benefits are contingent on democracy in countries like Haiti, Peru, Togo, and Zimbabwe; and qualitative evidence documenting the escalating game of strategic manipulation among pseudodemocrats, international monitors, and prodemocracy forces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Pseudo-Democrat's Dilemma'? A: The book explores why election monitoring became an international norm and examines the motivations of pseudo-democrats who invite international observers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Pseudo-Democrat's Dilemma'? A: The author is Susan D. Hyde, who provides insights into the dynamics of election observation and democracy promotion.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in this book? A: Key themes include international norm formation, the strategies of pseudo-democratic leaders, and the impact of election observation on electoral integrity.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 264 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Pseudo-Democrat's Dilemma' published? A: The book was published on June 6, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Pseudo-Democrat's Dilemma' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to political science, democracy, and international relations.
- Q: Does the book provide real-world examples of election observation? A: Yes, the book includes case studies from countries like Armenia and Indonesia to illustrate the effects of election monitoring.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of 'The Pseudo-Democrat's Dilemma'.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the role of international observers? A: Yes, it provides a new theory of international election monitoring and discusses the role of observers in promoting democratic practices.