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Publication Date

2022-04-01

First Advisor

Steven Heydemann

Document Type

Honors Project

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Department

Government

Keywords

United Nations, Democratic backsliding, Authoritarianism

Abstract

Using UN elections data, Freedom House and V-Dem democracy scores, as well as data on decisions taken by UN bodies, this paper explores the scope and effects of democratic backsliding in the UN. It asks how authoritarian regimes have utilized UN elections to monopolize and shape the agendas of UN bodies, defend their systems of governance, create an enabling environment for their actions, and contribute to the global rise of democratic backsliding.

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©2022 Erin Oppel. Access limited to the Smith College community and other researchers while on campus. Smith College community members also may access from off-campus using a Smith College log-in. Other off-campus researchers may request a copy through Interlibrary Loan for personal use.

Language

English

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