We develop a theory of endogenous regimes transitions (with a focus on democratic consolidation), which emphasizes the role of political culture and of its interaction with political institutions. Political culture reflects the extent of individual commitment across citizens to defend democracy...

Chapter 1: An Unpredictable Revolt in the Steppe? -- Chapter 2: Will you Preserve my Political Legacy? Lessons from Kazakhstan and Other Authoritarian States -- Chapter 3: Between Threat, Alliance, and Multivectorism: Kazakh-Russian Relations in the Wake of the Russo-Ukrainian War -- Chapter 4:...

1. Introduction and Historical Overview 1. - PART 1 THE STATE AND NEOLIBERALISM 21. - 2. Neoliberal Restructuring and State Interventionism 23. - 3. Interventionist Labour Relations Policy 63. - PART 2 THE MILITARY REGIME AND ORGANIZED LABOUR 1980-3 89. - 4. The Military Coup and Suppression of...