Caesarism
Caesarism is a term in political theory used to describe a form of governance in which a popular leader consolidates extraordinary authority and circumvents or dissolves existing constitutional constraints. The label derives from Julius Caesar’s accumulation of power and the subsequent transformation of the Roman Republic into an autocratic regime.
Its defining features typically include strong executive leadership, centralization of decision-making, ruler-by-decree or emergency powers, and
Historical usage: The concept has been applied to various regimes deemed to have emulated Caesar’s concentration
Caesarism within liberal democracies: Some argue it emerges in times of crisis when elected leaders suspend
Related terms include populism and autocratization, used to frame the broader shift toward centralized executive power