Authoritarian and Illiberal Influence
Russia's and Turkey's Threats to Democracy in Wider Europe
Authoritarian and Illiberal Influence
Russia's and Turkey's Threats to Democracy in Wider Europe
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Exploring how Russia and Turkey have shaped the contestation of democracy across South-Eastern Europe and Eurasia over the past two decades, Sonja Katharina Schiffers examines the pivotal role of gatekeeper elites in Georgia and Bosnia, how their choices enable or resist authoritarian and illiberal external influence, and assesses the counterpressure exerted by the EU and US.
Drawing on nearly one hundred exclusive interviews, this book offers a detailed account of Russian and Turkish external influence and its consequences for democracy in Bosnia and Georgia since the early 2000s. Combining rigorous analysis with practical insights, this book delivers compelling policy recommendations for those committed to defending liberal democracies.
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Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 - DEMOCRACY AND ITS EXTERNAL CHALLENGERS IN WIDER EUROPE
Chapter 2 - SCENE-SETTING
Chapter 3 - RUSSIA IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Chapter 4 - RUSSIA IN GEORGIA
Chapter 5 - TURKEY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Chapter 6 - TURKEY IN GEORGIA
Chapter 7 - CONFRONTING ILLIBERAL-AUTHORITARIAN INFLUENCE IN WIDER EUROPE
List of Interviews
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Index
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| Published | Mar 19 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 9781350506770 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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