Questions to consider (Authoritarian Countries):

• What are the key governing institutions in the state?

• How do these institutions exemplify the regime type of the state?

• To what extent do the authoritarian rulers rely on repression to rule?

• Who benefits from co-optation in this state, and how do they benefit?

• How do authoritarian leaders deal with the problem of succession in this state?

• Do you believe that 1) institutionalization or 2) repression and co-optation are most important for the stability and/or legitimacy of this regime? (you may choose to answer this question in the context of stability, legitimacy, or both)