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Nic Cheeseman is a British political scientist specializing in African politics and democratization. He is a professor of democracy at the University of Birmingham and has published widely on elections, governance, and political institutions in developing countries.
Known for: How to Rig an Election
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How to Rig an Election
This book explores the mechanics and strategies of electoral manipulation across the world. Drawing on case studies from Africa, Asia, and beyond, Nic Cheeseman and Brian Klaas analyze how leaders undermine democracy through tactics such as vote buying, intimidation, misinformation, and institutional control. The work provides a detailed examination of how elections can be subverted while maintaining a façade of legitimacy.
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Defining Electoral Manipulation
At the heart of our research lies a simple but unsettling truth: not all election rigging looks like fraud. Yes, ballot stuffing and vote count tampering exist, but the most successful manipulation occurs within the grey zones — the legally permissible, institutionally disguised tactics that tilt th...
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The Role of Incumbents
When you examine how elections are rigged, the most striking insight is how incumbents use the state itself as a campaign tool. Sitting leaders possess unparalleled control over budgets, appointments, and institutions. They exploit this machinery to blur the line between the ruling party and the gov...
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About Nic Cheeseman
Nic Cheeseman is a British political scientist specializing in African politics and democratization. He is a professor of democracy at the University of Birmingham and has published widely on elections, governance, and political institutions in developing countries.
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