The concept of the autonomous post-colonial state occupies a central place in the intersection of political science and post-colonial studies, offering a framework to understand the distinctive institutional, political, and developmental trajectories of states emerging from colonial domination. This perspective challenges both Eurocentric modernization paradigms, which often assume a linear path toward liberal democratic consolidation, … Continue reading How has the concept of the “autonomous post-colonial state” been theorized within political science and post-colonial studies? What are the key characteristics and arguments associated with this perspective?