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A set of rules that are binding even on the most powerful political actors, preventing "rule by law" (where the law is just a tool for the elite).

Humans have a biological "patrimonial" instinct to favor family and friends. Political order requires institutions to suppress this; "decay" occurs when these institutions fail and people revert to using the state for personal or tribal gain. Political Decay and the "Vetocracy" Political Order and Political Decay: From the I...

A strong state that lacks the rule of law and democratic accountability. A set of rules that are binding even

A once-strong state now suffering from "decay" through legal gridlock and interest group capture. Political Decay and the "Vetocracy" A strong state

Decay happens when institutions fail to adapt to changing social or economic conditions because of "cognitive inertia" or the self-interest of entrenched elites. Summary of Case Studies Role in Fukuyama's Analysis Denmark The "ideal" state where all three pillars are in balance. China

The final section of the book focuses on the "decay" of modern liberal democracies, particularly the .