Regime stability refers to how long-lasting and secure a government system or regime is. It measures how resistant it is against internal challenges (e.g., protests) or external threats (e.g., coups).
Related terms
Political legitimacy: The acceptance and recognition of the authority of a government or ruler by its citizens or other states.
Regime change: The process or result of replacing one political system with another, often through popular uprising or external intervention.
Authoritarian regime: A form of government characterized by strong central power, limited political freedoms, and little to no input from citizens in decision-making processes.