Managed constitutional monarchy as stability tool

A great power can stabilize a fragile country by negotiating to keep a constrained, constitutional monarchy in place rather than pressing for immediate republican control or full occupation. This approach uses recognition, pardons, and conditional backing to produce institutional continuity while limiting foreign alignment. — Reframing historical and contemporary interventions around institutional form (not just 'democracy' vs 'authoritarianism') changes how policymakers weigh recognition, sanctions, and peace deals.