
Competitive Authoritarianism: A New Label for the US Political System?
The term 'competitive authoritarianism' describes a system where democratic rules and elections exist, but the ruling party manipulates the electoral field to maintain power. Experts like Steven Levitsky apply this concept to the US under Trump, citing tactics like pardoning January 6 insurgents and targeting critics, drawing parallels with leaders like Orbán and Erdogan.
