He thinks that scholars focus too much on the formal institutions as drivers of consolidation, while the informal institutions and rules in a state are often overlooked. It’s the informal rules and norms that often shape the behaviour and expectations of all sorts of political actors.
He feels that scholars overemphasize formal institutions when it comes to consolidating power, while informal institutions and rules within a state are frequently overlooked. It is these unwritten norms and standards that often guide the behavior and expectations of various political entities.