cooption

the government's cooption of opposition leaders effectively neutralized the threat to its power.

political cooption has long been used as a tool to maintain stability in authoritarian regimes.

the party employed a strategy of cooption, offering cabinet positions to former critics.

elite cooption allows ruling classes to absorb potential challengers into the existing power structure.

critics argue that the cooption of independent media undermines genuine journalistic freedom.

the cooption mechanism involves offering material benefits in exchange for political loyalty.

successful cooption requires identifying dissatisfied individuals who can be tempted with incentives.

opposition movements often fail when key members succumb to cooption by the establishment.

the regime's policy of cooption has weakened organized resistance within the country.

cooption represents a subtle form of control that operates through persuasion rather than force.

some scholars view cooption as a necessary evil that prevents more violent conflict.

the gradual cooption of revolutionary ideals into mainstream politics often dilutes their radical message.