Political Culture & Participation

Civil society organizations must register with the government, making the process difficult

Civil society organizations are not allowed to exist in Russia

Civil society organizations are free from government control

Civil society organizations receive direct support from the government

Deliver social services that governments normally provide

Implement monetary policies affecting national economies

Appoint judicial officials to courts at different levels

Act as watchdogs by monitoring government actions and policies

Paying membership fees to private clubs.

Purchasing government bonds.

Investing in the stock market.

Voting in elections.

Regulatory agencies

National health service providers

Public broadcasting services

Multinational corporations

They conduct elections for public offices.

They advocate for specific policy issues.

They distribute government funds to citizens.

They enforce governmental regulations.

Civil society leaders running for political office within the existing authoritarian structure.

CSOs supporting one political party to ensure its victory against the authoritarian regime.

CSOs engaging in election monitoring and voter education campaigns.

CSOs focusing solely on delivering social services that complement government programs.

The impact of international trade agreements on domestic policy decisions.

Fluctuations in GDP influencing a government’s fiscal policy.

Changes in the head of state's leadership style impacting foreign relations.

The role of religion in shaping voter preferences and party platforms.

Undertake judicial review

Evoke referendums

Form interest groups

Digital activism

Shared cultural values shape norms that facilitate trust and long-term cooperation beyond material gains.

Shared cultural values have no significant impact on trade agreements which are based purely on economic interest.

Shared cultural values lead directly to increased economic interdependence and thus peace among nations involved in trade agreements.

Shared cultural values encourage states to prioritize relative gains over absolute gains in negotiations.

Implement fiscal stimulus measures.

Deregulate all financial markets immediately.

Remove all foreign investment restrictions.

Completely close borders to trade.