Dynamics of Leadership Styles in Developing World: A Comparative Study of Socialist and Democratic Nations

Leadership has been a decisive factor in governance and determinants of foreign policy of nations across the world. The leadership styles can broadly be divided into four types: Authoritarian, Democratic, Dictatorial and Totalitarian depending upon nature of government types.
On one hand, the socialist nations often focus on centralized form of authority, collective welfare measures and ideological cohesion, on the other hand, democratic systems prioritize participatory decision-making, accountability and pluralism.
This panel proposes to examine the comparative dynamics of leadership styles within these two political traditions, through a blend of theoretical analysis and case studies from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the discussion will highlight how leadership approaches affect policy formulation, conflict resolution, and citizen engagement.
The session will foster interdisciplinary dialogue among academicians and researchers of political science, offering insights into the intersection of leadership and development in the Global South. Ultimately, the panel seeks to contribute to comparative politics by identifying lessons that can inform both academic discourse and policy frameworks in transitional societies.
Papers on following sub-themes is invited but not limited to these:
(i)Leadership Style in India since Independence during the Regime of Congress and BJP
(ii)Dynamics of Leadership Style in Indian Sub-continent
(iii) Comparative Study of Leadership Styles in North Korea and South Korea
(iv) Comparison of Leadership Style in Sri Lanka and Nepal
(v)Comparison of Leadership Style in India and China
(vi) Comparison of Leadership Style in Pakistan and Bangladesh etc.