India developed institutions akin to the rule of law early in its history, but not strong states. China, for example, developed a strong state early on, but never fully developed the rule of law or political accountability. ĭifferent regions and countries developed these three institutions, if at all, at different times. The former is simply about competence, and it can be present in states with little welfare (Singapore) or extensive welfare (Netherlands). Importantly, Fukuyama distinguishes between an effective state and a large state. In other words, in an ideal system, a powerful and efficient state is kept in check by the people, and by the law, which can bind the state itself.
Three components of political order The three components įukuyama stresses the importance of the three pillars of the modern state, as described in the first volume in the series, The Origins of Political Order: However, he warns against internal forces leading to stagnation and political decay within liberal democracies, which threatens the future of this form of government. Twenty years after his pivotal 1989 essay “The End of History?”, Fukuyama remains committed to the liberal democratic state as an ideal form of government, compared to alternatives such as the Chinese, Russian or Islamist governments. The book follows Fukuyama's 2011 book, The Origins of Political Order, written to shed light on political institutions and their development in different regions.
Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalisation of Democracy is a 2014 book by American political scientist Francis Fukuyama.
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