@SlaterPolitics

James Orin Murfin Prof. @umichpolisci, Director @umichDemocracy, @AEIfdp @OpenSociety | past Dir. @UChicagoCISSR @CarnegieEndow @scriptsberlin | @dnsltr on bsky

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lsa.umich.edu/polisci/people/faculty/dnsltr.html
Joined September 2013
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Weak autocracies are far more common than strong autocracies. They are also often far more dangerous and damaging than strong autocracies. Never take hope from an autocrat’s weakness. Instead, prepare for the worst. A 🧵 based on 2 of my books: (1/N)
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Inequality fuels democratic decay almost everywhere, yet South Korea and Taiwan keep thriving. Their secret is the welfare state: Universal healthcare, pensions, and social protection have given citizens concrete reasons to trust democracy. 🆕 by @JosephWongUT muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/article/1…
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Tomorrow @KelloggInst: Join us for the launch of @jazsierra’s new book, Globalized State-led Development (@CambridgeUP), with discussants Ben Ross Schneider and Dan Slater (@SlaterPolitics). 📅 Tues, Sept. 15 | 12:30pm 📍 Hesburgh Center C103 💻 Attend in person or watch the livestream: go.nd.edu/91522f
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The Conditions for Durable Democracy How does democracy persist in countries that are poor, ethnically heterogenous, & plagued by state weakness? This book questions some conventional views of the conditions needed for democracy to endure. Open Access: academic.oup.com/book/43904?…
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Asian Political History Conference @UMich co-organized with @XiaoboLu1 @YuhuaWang5, @SlaterPolitics will be next week, on May 4 and 5! Cannot wait to learn from amazing colleagues!
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Join us on Monday for Dr.@AnnaMeyerrose's lecture on the international dimensions of democratic backsliding! Thanks to Dr. Kristin Wylie and Dr. Dan Slater for organizing! Register here: jmu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi… @JMU @ASU @UMich @SlaterPolitics
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Democracy and Autocracy A new issue of Democracy and Autocracy is out. Thanks to Robert Mickey & @SlaterPolitics for the wonderful job they have done editing this publication. Download: lsa.umich.edu/content/dam/em…
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Global Forum@OSUNForumMar 12
Today at 9pm CET! Join us for a discussion of the relationships between democracy, authoritarianism and welfare by global experts: Linda Cook, Dorit Geva, Luciana Souza de Leao, @JosephWongUT , Erdem Yoruk and @SlaterPolitics, organized by @umichDemocracy events.umich.edu/event/14414…
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Democracy and social welfare are often seen in tandem, but as autocratic leaders use generous social policies to strengthen their power, how does that change? Join us March 12 as global experts examine the ties between democracy, authoritarianism, and welfare. 🗓️4–5:30PM | NQ2435
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Happening TODAY! Democracy and social welfare are often seen as mutually reinforcing —but how does that shift when autocratic leaders use generous benefits to consolidate power? Join global experts for this discussion. 🗓️4–5:30PM | NQ2435 🔗myumi.ch/P3M4y
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Edna Jaime
@EdnaJaimeMar 11
Un privilegio escuchar a @SlaterPolitics en la 4ª Conferencia de Ciencia Política del @TecdeMonterrey. Con pasión, responsabilidad y mesura, cerramos jornadas intensas de trabajo académico junto a figuras como Susan Stokes y Eduardo Moncada.
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Interested in exploring populism & democratic erosion? Join us this Tuesday with a lecture from Dr. Jennifer McCoy! Thanks to Dr. Kristin Wylie and Dr. Dan Slater for organizing! Register Here: jmu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi… @SlaterPolitics @JMU @UMich @GeorgiaStateU
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We hosted the 4th Annual Political Science and International Relations Conference at @TecdeMonterrey. Talented colleagues shared insights of their latest reseach on topics like the relationship between development and democracy, the effects of political institutions, the effects of crime, violence and victimization on society, among others. It is always an honor to participate in discussions with these brilliant minds.
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En la 4a Conferencia de Ciencia Política y Relaciones Internacionales del Tec de Monterrey, colegas de múltiples universidades conversarán sobre sus investigaciones más recientes en diversos temas de estas disciplinas. A las 9:30, moderaré la conferencia magistral de @SlaterPolitics sobre si la democratización funciona mejor cuando los países se desarrollaron previo a la democracia por regímenes autoritarios. Pueden verla en vivo por live.tec.mx
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Democracy and social welfare are often seen in tandem, but as autocratic leaders use generous social policies to strengthen their power, how does that change? Join us March 12 as global experts examine the ties between democracy, authoritarianism, and welfare. 🗓️4–5:30PM | NQ2435
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1/ Really quite extraordinary. S. Korea's former PM has been sentenced to 23 years prison for his key role in the 2024 martial law chaos. 8 years MORE than demanded. This is the first time a court has explicitly determined the events constituted insurrection under criminal law.
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@koryodynastyJan 21
BREAKING: South Korea's former prime minister Han Duck-soo sentenced to 23 years imprisonment for his role in 2024's martial law crisis.
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International law has obviously never been the rule. But we’re hurdling into an era when it might not even be the exception.
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Young people from Peru to Madagascar to Nepal — furious with political elites reaping the spoils of privilege and corruption — are rising up to demand change, write Erica Chenoweth and Matthew Cebul. Read "Why Gen-Z Is Rising" in our new January issue! muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/article/9…
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I would add 1) imagining the Civil War as a redemptive arc from the “original sin” of slavery and 2) ignoring the extended brute violence against indigenous peoples that “won the West”
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Our book, already translated into Chinese, soon to be in Vietnamese too. Development and democracy critical to the future of Asia. @SlaterPolitics @PrincetonUPress @munkschool
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Along with wonderful colleagues @jeanjiyeonhong, @SlaterPolitics, @YuhuaWang5, and Ann C. Lin, we would like to call your attention to the Asian Political History Workshop to be held on May 4– 5, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Apply here by Jan. 20, 2026. forms.gle/H9zPa6r2H1Kexwo67
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𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 This new book by @kbclarke – published by @CUP_PoliSci – addresses the question, Why do some revolutions fail and succumb to counterrevolutions, whereas others result in durable rule? For information on the book: cambridge.org/us/universityp…
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