Eurasian Authoritarianism

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Origins, Structure, and Legacy

Kuanysh S. Sazan

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English

Rowman & Littlefield
05 February 2026

Political structures: totalitarianism & dictatorship; International relations

Eurasian Authoritarianism: Origins, Structure, and Legacy presents a bold analysis of the enduring patterns of authoritarian rule across Eurasia. Kuanysh S. Sazan argued that the modern autocratic regimes in Russia, China, and Central Asia are not deviations from global norms , but continuations of deeply entrenched governance models shaped by centuries of militarized statehood. Tracing a derivation from the Mongol Empire through the Tsardom of Russia and Imperial China, the book reveals how centralized control, strategic coercion, and elite-managed power transitions have remained defining features of governance in the region. Rather than viewing these regimes as reactive or purely ideological, Eurasian Authoritarianism demonstrates how these structures reflect an inherited logic of rule, where state power is inseparable from military and bureaucratic dominance. The study challenges Western frameworks that assume a natural trajectory toward democratization, arguing instead that Eurasian autocracies evolve within their own historical and geopolitical imperatives. Sazan provides a compelling perspective on why these regimes survive and remain an enduring threat striving for dominance in global politics by unveiling the evolution mechanisms of these regimes. Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the resilience of Autocracy in the modern world.

By: Kuanysh S. Sazan
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781666977783
ISBN 10: 1666977780
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 05 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kuanysh Sazan was a scholar of international studies and finance, specializing in authoritarian political systems. He held a doctor of international studies from Johns Hopkins SAIS (2023) and a PhD in finance from Kazakhstan. With over 20 years of experience in international finance, research, and government, he held senior positions in Kazakhstan’s financial sector and worked with the IMF and Société Générale.

Reviews for Eurasian Authoritarianism: Origins, Structure, and Legacy

Kuanysh S. Sazan’s Eurasian Authoritarianism offers a rigorous and original analysis of the historical continuities shaping authoritarian rule across Eurasia. By tracing the evolution of political traditions from nomadic empires to modern autocracies, the book provides a valuable conceptual framework for understanding the resilience and adaptability of authoritarian regimes. A significant contribution to comparative politics and Eurasian studies. -- Sebastien Peyrouse, George Washington University, USA