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Since Steven Levitsky and I first wrote about hybrid regimes in the early 2000s, the concept of competitive authoritarianism has resonated more than he and I could have hoped. In fact, the term is often used without citing us—a sure sign of success. This and other new work—exemplified by the essays in this special volume—have offered important insights into hybrid rule.
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Way, L. (2016). Preface. In: Bogaards, M., Elischer, S. (eds) Democratization and Competitive Authoritarianism in Africa. Zeitschrift für Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft – Sonderhefte. Springer VS, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-09216-0_1
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