title: Policies of states towards international election observation
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metadata.value: Grishin, Nikolai V.
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metadata.name: dc.date.accessioned
metadata.value: 2021-11-17T14:18:03Z
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metadata.name: dc.date.available
metadata.value: 2021-11-17T14:18:03Z
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metadata.name: dc.date.issued
metadata.value: 2021-06
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metadata.name: dc.identifier.citation
metadata.value: Grishin N. V. Policies of states towards international election observation. Political Expertise: POLITEX, 2021, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 150–162.
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metadata.value: https://doi.org/10.21638/spbu23.2021.203
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metadata.value: http://hdl.handle.net/11701/33629
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metadata.name: dc.description.abstract
metadata.value: The article presents a study of policies of modern states regarding the institution of international
  election observation. The study is based on the application of constructivism and realism as the
  main theories of international relations to explain the actions of national governments in this area.
  The features of the institution of international election observation in the context of its compliance
  with the principle of state sovereignty are revealed. Despite the declaration of respect for state
  sovereignty, the practice of international election observation significantly limits state policy in the
  field of elections and practically defies national governments’ attempts to regulate it. The paradox
  and complexity of the current situation lies in the fact that national governments change their policies due to the influence of international observers, but governments cannot find a means
  to shape the international observation. The institution of international election observation not
  only eliminates the Westphalian understanding of state sovereignty, but also creates new forms
  of international accountability of national governments. Within the framework of constructivism,
  international observation is seen as an institution that promotes democratization and supports
  progressive trends within the country through the assistance of the international community. The
  theory of realism acts as the ideological basis for national governments seeking to limit the activities
  of observers. Within the framework of realism, international observers are viewed as representatives
  of foreign states that pose a threat to national interests. The article identifies and
  describes the main models and methods of policies of governments seeking to limit and control
  international observation. Short historical experience is also a factor that makes it difficult for
  national governments to choose effective means towards international observation.
metadata.lang: en_GB
metadata.name: dc.language.iso
metadata.value: ru
metadata.lang: en_GB
metadata.name: dc.publisher
metadata.value: St Petersburg State University
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metadata.name: dc.relation.ispartofseries
metadata.value: Political Expertise: POLITEX;Volume 17; Issue 2
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metadata.name: dc.subject
metadata.value: election observation
metadata.lang: en_GB
metadata.name: dc.subject
metadata.value: international organizations
metadata.lang: en_GB
metadata.name: dc.subject
metadata.value: observers
metadata.lang: en_GB
metadata.name: dc.subject
metadata.value: electoral governance
metadata.lang: en_GB
metadata.name: dc.subject
metadata.value: constructivism
metadata.lang: en_GB
metadata.name: dc.title
metadata.value: Policies of states towards international election observation
metadata.lang: en_GB
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metadata.value: Article
metadata.lang: en_GB
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