Post-Cold War Perspectives

Flashcards covering key concepts about political development, democracy, and international relations post-Cold War.

Liberal Democracy

A political system characterized by the protection of universal rights through a legal system and the consent of the governed.

The End of History

Fukuyama's hypothesis that the ideological evolution reached its final form in liberal democracy.

Wave Theory

Huntington's framework for understanding democratic transitions and reversals as cyclical rather than linear.

Civilization

The highest cultural grouping of people and the broadest level of cultural identity with which individuals intensely identify.

Polyarchy

A political regime characterized by high public contestation and inclusiveness, representing a relatively democratized system.

Hybrid Regimes

Political systems that combine elements of both democracy and authoritarianism.

Authoritarianism

A mode of governing that is intolerant of public opposition and dissent, characterized by limited political pluralism and no strong ideology.

Democratic Recession

A decline in the values, practices, and institutions of democracy, often seen in established democracies.

Transnational Terrorism

Acts of terrorism that cross national borders, challenging state-centric frameworks and the liberal order.

Cultural Consciousness

Increased awareness and identification with cultural differences that rise with globalization, as highlighted by Huntington.