Dictating the Agenda

In "Dictating the Agenda," Alexander Cooley and Alexander Dukalskis explore how contemporary authoritarian states are actively pushing back against liberal ideas and human rights initiatives on the global stage. The authors introduce the concept of "authoritarian snapback," explaining how non-democratic governments are limiting liberal influence at home and promoting anti-liberal norms internationally. Drawing on diverse evidence, the book reveals how authoritarian regimes have learned to repurpose the tools and norms traditionally associated with liberalism to their advantage.