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2018

Political Science

Boise State University

Democratic values

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Zimbabwe’S Coup Did Not Create Democracy From Dictatorship, Steven Feldstein Aug 2018

Zimbabwe’S Coup Did Not Create Democracy From Dictatorship, Steven Feldstein

Public Policy and Administration Faculty Publications and Presentations

Many citizens and international observers cautiously hoped that the southern African nation of Zimbabwe would find its way from dictatorship to democracy this year. President Robert Mugabe was militarily removed from office in November 2017 after 37 years in office, opening the door for the country’s first real leadership transition since 1980.