Crisis in Power: Politics at the Edge

Crisis in Power examines moments when political authority falters under pressure—from legitimacy challenges and institutional breakdowns to public distrust and leadership failure. This book explores how crises expose the strengths and weaknesses of governments, reshaping power structures and redefining governance.
Written for students, policy readers, and engaged citizens, the book focuses on understanding political crises rather than sensationalism. It analyzes how economic shocks, social unrest, corruption, and external threats strain political systems—and how states respond, adapt, or collapse under that pressure.
Key areas covered include:
• Causes and types of political power crises
• Loss of legitimacy and public trust
• Institutional failure and leadership challenges
• Crisis management and political decision-making
• Long-term consequences for governance and democracy
Crisis in Power offers a clear perspective on why power is most revealing when it is under threat.
Power is tested most
when crisis exposes its limits.