Is Democracy in Peril in the Americas?: The Demise of Tobar and the Resurrection of Estrada

Though an alternation in the political orientation of governments is generally deemed healthy in any democracy, the political transitions of power have been problematic in the Americas as of late. The ideological battle seems so disputed that it is hard to tell whether there is any preponderance, an...

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Published in:	The Fletcher forum of world affairs 2021-07, Vol.45 (2), p.17-39
Main Author:	Jarast, Federico
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	20th century Authoritarianism Cold War Democracy Democratization Diplomatic & consular services Foreign policy Government Hostility International law Legitimacy Local elections Political power Political transition Politics Power Principles Rule of law
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Summary:	Though an alternation in the political orientation of governments is generally deemed healthy in any democracy, the political transitions of power have been problematic in the Americas as of late. The ideological battle seems so disputed that it is hard to tell whether there is any preponderance, and most of the countries in the continent seem to swing from one end of the range to the other in a haphazard fashion. As a result, the interaction between the different political forces shows a tendency towards antagonism, which is evidenced in the opposing definitions of democracy embraced by each group. Within these increasingly polarized societies, the most common outcome is the rise of authoritarianism, no matter the political orientation. Here, Jarast looks into the political complexities the Americas are currently undergoing from an international law perspective and determines which are the prevailing rules when it comes to the recognition of governments.
ISSN:	1046-1868 2767-4371