The Authoritarian Divide

Orcun Selcuk is an assistant professor of political science and the director of the international studies program at Luther College.

List of Figures List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Introduction 1. A Theory of Populism, Polarization, and Opposition 2. Affective Leader Polarization in Turkey, Venezuela, and Ecuador 3. Inclusionary and Exclusionary Populism in Turkey under Erdogan 4. Inclusionary and Exclusionary Populism in Venezuela under Chavez 5. Inclusionary and Exclusionary Populism in Ecuador under Correa 6. Opposition to Affective Leader Polarization in Turkey, Venezuela, and Ecuador Comparative Conclusions Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Bibliography

"A thorough analysis of the dynamics behind the affective political polarization fostered by populist leaders in power, and a welcome addition to the literature." -Julio F. Carrion, author of A Dynamic Theory of Populism in Power "A very measured and cool-headed approach. Selcuk convincingly demonstrates that, today, especially in cases of populists in power, polarization is not really about ideologies or parties but about leaders." -Toygar Sinan Baykan, author of The Justice and Development Party in Turkey "The Authoritarian Divide's major contribution is the rich description and discussion of the inclusionary and exclusionary discourse of Chavez, Erdogan, and Correa...(Selcuk's) book provides a rich resource for our greater understanding of the operation of populism in power." -Democratization