Description
Book SynopsisWhen and how do states intervene in elections in other countries? Foreign interveners may aim to further the process of clean elections, or they may support the campaign of a candidate they like. This book identifies the drivers of foreign interference, supported by evidence from over three hundred elections worldwide.
Trade Review'Bubeck and Marinov have written a excellent book on the politics of external electoral intervention. The book reminds us that recent examples of outside interference in democratic elections are part of a long history in international relations. Theoretically innovative and empirically rich, the book places electoral intervention into the broader context of international relations and great power politics. An important book for anyone interested in domestic politics and international relations.' Jon Pevehouse, Vilas Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison
'Foreign election meddling is a timely topic, yet it remains poorly understood. Johannes Bubeck and Nikolay Marinov break new ground with Rules and Allies. They draw on a sophisticated mix of game theory, statistical analysis, and case studies to show how and why great powers intervene in other countries' elections throughout the world.' Sarah Bush, Yale University, Connecticut
Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Anarchy and polyarchy; 3. The who and the how; 4. Actors, policies, strategies; 5. How election interventions work; 6. Captain America; 7. When money runs low and regime overthrow; 8. Buying allies; 9. Conclusion.
