Modernization theory of democratization - Economic approaches - Geopolitical changes

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During the Cold War autocratic regimes could stay in power, even though they weren't doing economically very good. How come?

  • U.S. And Soviet Union help autocrats stay in power by subsidizing their regimes.

After 1990 aid to dictators decreases. How come?

Fall of the Iron Curtain.

After 1990 autocratic regimes still have to thrive somewhat economically. They thus get dependent on aid from the World Bank or the IMF.

How does this catalyse democratization?

The World Bank or IMF value democratic reforms in countries they give money to.
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The former S-U-countries also democratized. How come?

They had a desire to join the EU, and thus joined the Western sphere of influence.

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