Why revolutionary regimes are so durable: A Q & A with Professor Lucan Way

October 8, 2013

Recently Political Science Professor Lucan Way sat down for an interview with U of T News to discuss his research into regimes. Professor Way discusses what exactly a revolutionary regime is, why they are so durable and then briefly touches upon Egypt and Syria.

What is a revolutionary regime?

A revolutionary regime is one that emerges out of an ideological and violent struggle from below that relies on mass mobilization of people to change the existing social order and state structure. Such struggles include decades of guerilla struggle, like that undertaken by the Chinese Communists before taking power in 1949, as well as the violent civil war following the Russian revolution.

To read the full interview please click on the following link: Why revolutionary regimes are so durable

Professor Way is currently co-teaching the core graduate course in comparative politics this year: POL 2700Y1Y

To read more about Professor Way and his research please click on the link below: Professor Lucan Way