Autocratic Legalism Kim Lane Scheppele Upd Online

Kim Lane Scheppele’s work serves as a vital warning for the modern age. She reminds us that a constitution is only as strong as the people’s willingness to defend its spirit, not just its text. When law becomes a weapon for those in power rather than a shield for the powerless, democracy is already in its twilight.

Example C — Russia (1990s–present; Vladimir Putin) autocratic legalism kim lane scheppele upd