Bangladesh’s December 2018 election produced a lopsided victory for the incumbent Awami League party, prompting allegations of fraud. This event examines what the implications of this election have been, and will be, for politics in Bangladesh. Ali Riaz, drawing on his new book Voting in a Hybrid Regime: Explaining the 2018 Bangladesh Election, will argue that Bangladesh’s election played out in a hybrid system—combining both democratic and authoritarian traits. Dr. Riaz will discuss what this means for Bangladesh and for the growing numbers of hybrid regimes around the world. Limited copies of the book will be available for purchase (cash or check only) at a discounted rate of $41.99.
Right to Freedom(R2F) is a human rights advocacy organization dedicated to defending democracy. The organization observes political repression, electoral integrity, and human rights abuses, and provides policy recommendations. With a key focus on authoritarian backsliding in South Asian region, the organization works to amplify the voices of pro-democracy activists and push for accountability in governance.
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