Comparative Politics: Over the last decade, many have began talking about an “authoritarian slide”. Why do you think some countries have either successfully maintained authoritarian rule (think Cuba, China) or had experienced a slide back to authoritarianism (think Venezuela)?

400 words Due: 06/29/2018 @ 10 am
RUBRIC The paper is to be clearly connected; addresses all required elements in the assignment; reflects erudition, an in-depth analysis of the assignment, outside source material with proper citation.
Assignment:
Over the last decade, many have began talking about an “authoritarian slide”. Why do you think some countries have either successfully maintained authoritarian rule (think Cuba, China) or had experienced a slide back to authoritarianism (think Venezuela)?