Scheppele argues that autocrats follow a specific "script" to hollow out liberal democracies from within while maintaining an outward appearance of legality:
: Because every action is "legal" (authorized by a law or a court), it is difficult for international bodies like the EU to intervene without appearing to violate national sovereignty. autocratic legalism kim lane scheppele upd
Example E — United States (debated elements: constitutional hardball) Scheppele argues that autocrats follow a specific "script"
Analytic tools and indicators (how to detect it) autocratic legalism kim lane scheppele upd
Stages and processes (how autocratic legalism unfolds)