Reparative Justice in Authoritarian States

Abstract

<p>Brian Wong examines the normative responsibilities of citizens in authoritarian states to address the<br>injustices perpetrated by their governments. He challenges prevailing assumptions in political<br>philosophy, arguing that certain citizens, by virtue of their agency and authorisation of their states, bear responsibilities to restore justice.</p><p><br>This book explores the relationship between authoritarian regimes and the citizens who<br>enable or endure them, offering a fresh perspective on questions of reparative justice, moral<br>agency, and accountability in contexts where state actors fail to meet their obligations.<br>Drawing from history, sociology, and international relations, it adopts a richly<br>interdisciplinary approach for understanding citizen liability in authoritarian states. Case<br>studies including, but not limited to Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Russia, bridge theory and lived experiences, illuminating the complex dynamics of justice in non-democratic contexts. Wong’s discussion of the General Authorisation View offers original insights that extend beyond authoritarian regimes, addressing broader implications of reparative justice in transitional democracies and hybrid regimes.</p><p><br>Posing critical questions about the evolving responsibilities of citizens in shaping just<br>societies, this is an indispensable resource for scholars and students of political philosophy,<br>international relations, and empirical political science as well as those interested in authoritarianism, reform in non-democratic contexts, and global justice.</p>