Kısıtlayıcı politik sistemlerde siyasi partilerin katkısı nedir?

This thesis examines the role of political parties, particularly the opposition, under authoritarian regimes. The research primarily focuses on analyzing the reasons why opposition parties choose to participate in elections within such regimes. The study is specifically based on the case of Azerbaijan. Opposition forces often enter elections with the hope that their participation will contribute to society and influence the process of democratization. The thesis explores in detail various strategies used to marginalize the opposition from political processes and to restrict them through a controlled and artificial competitive environment. Ultimately, the study evaluates whether the participation of opposition parties in elections plays a positive role. This research contributes to understanding the role of the opposition in elections and assesses the extent to which it can be functional within authoritarian systems.