@article{bibcite_23485,
  keywords = {democratic backsliding, authoritarian regimes, authoritarian, civil servants, bureaucracy, security sector, security governance},
  author = {C{\"u}neyt G{\"u}rer and Elena Walczak},
  title = {Democratic Backsliding and Security Governance},
  abstract = {<p>The relationship between democratic backsliding and security governance requires special attention for many reasons. This study explores that relationship by examining how security governance can become both a tool and a victim under authoritarian populists. The confrontation between populist leaders and bureaucrats arises when bureaucrats are forced to choose between professional objectivity and adherence to the leader{\textquoteright}s will. In the final section, the study elaborates on a model developed following empirical research conducted under the supervision of one of the authors.</p>},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {Connections: The Quarterly Journal},
  volume = {23},
  chapter = {9},
  pages = {9-31},
  month = {2024},
  doi = {https://doi.org/10.11610/Connections.23.4.01},
}