Democratic consolidation is a phase of uncertainty when authoritarian institutions are in the process of being reformed.

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Democratic consolidation refers to the process by which a new democracy matures, in a way that means it is unlikely to revert to authoritarianism without an external shock. It is not a phase of uncertainty during the reform of authoritarian institutions, but rather the phase after a democracy has been established and is being strengthened.

Democratic Consolidation Is a Phase of Uncertainty When Authoritarian Institutions