This course examines threats to democratic regimes. Why do some democracies succeed while others fail? We explore theory and specific countries to address topics include the state of global democracy, the definition and measurement of democracy and the influences of economics, institutions, militaries, society and international actors on democratization. Antirequisite(s): The former Political Science 3347F/G if taken in 2011-12; Political Science 3390F/G if taken in 2010-11; the former Political Science 397F/G if taken in 2006-07 and Political Science 392E if taken in 2007-08. Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2701E. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course. back to top
