STV 2310
Answer three of the following five questions
- Present and compare the arguments that post-colonial governance is based on (a) ‘strong society’ with local strongmen and a ‘weak state’ (e.g. Migdal) and (b) that it is based instead on political bosses using the state to dominate the economy and society (e.g. Sidel).
- Discuss the major factors that are highlighted in the course literature behind the rise of the developmental state in East Asia.
- What is the predominant explanation of the rise of democracy in the global South after the mid-1970s and what are the main pillars in promoting this democratisation?
- Present and discuss the arguments for and against the thesis that it is necessary to ‘sequence democracy’ by building strong institutions ahead of popular sovereignty.
- Use the course literature to discuss the weakness of civil society organisations (CSOs) in fostering alternative democracy in the global South. Conclude by also discussing the problems of international support for CSOs, including Norwegian support.