Nic Cheeseman

An engrossing guide to fraudulent elections around the world—fully updated to mark the biggest election year in history in 2024, as over four billion people cast their votes. Contrary to popular belief, authoritarian leaders who hold elections are generally able to remain in power for longer. How to Rig an Election by Nic Cheeseman and Brian Klaas shows us how...

In recent years, a group of influential authoritarian states has emerged that fall between the ranks of great powers and small states. These authoritarian middle-powers – such as Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates – exert considerable influence, particularly in their region. Yet this development has been overlooked in favour of a focus on superpowers, especially China and Russia. We...

In recent years, a group of influential authoritarian states has emerged that fall between the ranks of great powers and small states. These authoritarian middle-powers – such as Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates – exert considerable influence, particularly in their region. Yet this development has been overlooked in favour of a focus on superpowers, especially China and Russia. We...