@inbook{cb16d669a87b471cbce1843e5df03429,
title = "Polarization and Autocratization",
abstract = "Polarization creates a challenging environment for democracy because it contributes to a climate of intolerance and hostility in which democratic norms are sacrificed. This chapter analyzes quantitative data to assess the degree of political polarization in Southeast Asia and the relationship between polarization and autocratization in this region. It argues that the implications of polarization for democracy vary across cases, as they show a mix of negative consequences and less expected beneficial outcomes. This complexity challenges prevailing theories of polarization and autocratization, revealing a multifaceted nexus that demands more thoughtful consideration and closer engagement with the contingencies of case-specific politics. {\textcopyright} 2026 selection and editorial matter, Netina Tan and Yuko Kasuya; individual chapters, the contributors.",
author = "Diego Fossati",
year = "2026",
doi = "10.4324/9781003410904-5",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781040383872",
series = "Routledge Handbooks",
publisher = "Taylor \& Francis",
pages = "42--55",
editor = "Netina Tan and Yuko Kasuya",
booktitle = "Routledge Handbook of Autocratization in Southeast Asia",
address = "United Kingdom",
}