Political Order(s) with Julian Waller

The wide, wide world of authoritarianism and other delightful topics.

By Julian G. Waller

· Launched 4 years ago

Articles

On "Autocrat's Can't"

Reflecting on the book two years out... ahead of the new book
Jun 4 • Julian G. Waller

On the Hungarian Election

Preliminary takeaways on regime change, electoral authoritarianism, democracy, & Caesarism in Hungary
May 6 • Julian G. Waller

On the Iranian Regime

Unusual structures, coordinating elites, & the prospect of a militarized regime
Mar 10 • Julian G. Waller

On Haircuts, Decapitations, & ‘Regime Change’

Venezuela, Iran, and innovating on the use of military force for political goals
Mar 1 • Julian G. Waller

On Pacted Transitions

Thinking through future trajectories in Venezuela
Jan 8

A Not Quite Year-End Review

That comes later...
Dec 18, 2025

Bukele and the 'Standard Model'

Why removing term limits is the normie authoritarian solution
Aug 2, 2025 • Julian G. Waller

Authoritarianism 101: Final Thoughts

Onto the next semester...
Jul 18, 2025 • Julian G. Waller