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Dictatorships articles on Democracy Chronicles

Here you will find our latest news on dictatorships around the world. These articles attempt to shine a light on the ridiculous, bizarre, and inhumane ramifications that result from organizing human societies without consent of the humans. The worst abuses of dictatorships will be covered here as well as their most outrageous behavior. Also see our section on the Political Dissidents who struggle against dictatorships across the world.

“From the errors of other nations, let us learn wisdom.”

Thomas Paine

Collective Action Against Authoritarianism

November 16, 2024 by Jack Jones 2 Comments

Collective Action Against Authoritarianism

Collective action can empower communities, safeguard freedoms, and counter the rise of authoritarianism.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

Autocrats’ Favorite Word? Democracy.

June 15, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Amid a decline in global freedom, authoritarian leaders have invoked the language of democracy in an attempt to conceal the abusive systems.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships

Arab League Reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria

May 11, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Arab League Reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria

The Arab League reinstated Syria, ending a 12-year suspension. Western sanctions remain in place, limiting the impact of the decision.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Middle East, Syria

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

April 27, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: China, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Iran, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology, Worldwide

Podcast: Between Democracy And Autocracy

April 19, 2023 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

Between democracy and autocracy is an anocracy, defined by political scientists as a country that has elements of both forms of government.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Dictatorships, Worldwide

Burma Junta Dissolves Suu Kyi’s Party, Much Of Opposition

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Burma Junta Dissolves Suu Kyi's Party, Much Of Opposition

Suu Kyi faces multiple charges, including incitement and breaking COVID-19 protocols, and could be imprisoned for over a decade.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Burma, Dictatorships

Thailand’s Crackdown on Free Speech with Satirical Calendars

March 14, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Thailand's Crackdown on Free Speech with Satirical Calendars

A Thai man has been jailed for selling satirical calendars allegedly defaming the monarchy, prompting worries over freedom of speech.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Thailand

How Modern Military Technology Reduces Probability Of Democratisation

February 4, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Modern Military Technology Reduces Probability Of Democratisation

The spread of military technologies is an inhibitor to democratic reform. This raises serious questions regarding the future.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Voting Technology, Worldwide

Russia’s Ruling Party Uses AI To Purge Anti-War Voters

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Russia’s Ruling Party Uses AI To Purge Anti-War Voters

Russia’s ruling party is purging its ranks of opponents to the war in Ukraine with AI and algorithms that track voters’ social media activity.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Europe, Russia

Myanmar’s Ousted Leader Gets 33 Years in Prison

January 3, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Myanmar’s Ousted Leader Gets 33 Years in Prison

After being found guilty of corruption Friday, Suu Kyi was given a seven-year prison term in addition to her previous sentence of 26 years.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Aung Suu Kyi, Burma, Dictatorships, Political Dissidents

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