Crossroads After Communism

Crossroads After Communism, Volume 1, provides an innovative analysis of the relationship between economic liberalism and political illiberalism. This work of international and world politics focuses on Eastern Europe and Latin America to examine how early market reforms created the conditions for modern populist movements. Binio S. Binev explores the connections between the legacies of capitalism and the adaptive strategies used by illiberal leaders to maintain electoral viability.

Integrating quantitative analysis and in-depth case studies, this title in the politics and government category examines the long-term effects of post-communist transitions. The text identifies cross-regional parallels regarding societal reactions to neoliberalism and the persistent appeal of populist forces. Through a lens of politics and social sciences, Crossroads After Communism, Volume 1, explains how path dependency and human agency shape the current struggle between democracy and illiberal dominance.