Parts of Capital Damascus, Border Posts Captured by Advancing Arab Spring Rebels: Syria’s Assad the Butcher
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
Modern Dictators Using New Methods of Repression
Brand New Book Examines Changing Nature of Dictatorship in the Modern World and New Methods of Repression Used by Tyrants
Castro Set to Begin Talks with China’s Leaders
Castro Set: Talks with China’s leaders on Thursday during which he is expected to win backing
Rare Public Protest Meets Angola Dictatorship Violence
Veteran Protest Movement Continues to Gain Momentum as Angola Dictatorship Violence Rages Again
Preparing to Increase Russian Protesting Penalties
Dictatorship to Increase Russian Protesting Penalties as Protest Movement Continues Across Nation
British Democracy Activists Reject Monarchy Fetishism of Jubilee Celebrations
As Millions Suffer Under Kings and Dictators, UK Prepares Ridiculously Lavish Celebrations For Royalty and Monarchy Fetishism
Protests, Arrests as China Approaches Tiananmen Anniversary
Dictatorship Launches Wide Ranging Crackdown on Democracy Activists Across Country as China Approaches Tiananmen Anniversary With No Pubic Conversation
On Criminalizing Dictatorship
For the sake of these democratic protesters and many others like them, there needs to be a better way to criminalize the activities of dictatorship to ensure successful prosecution. It is time for an international law that makes it a crime to be a dictator or to hold high positions in dictatorships.
The American Role in Encouraging European Unification
With Greece’s future attachment to the European project in doubt and the possibility of a disintegration of the Euro-zone, it is now time for Europe’s best ally and largest trading partner, the United States, to act publicly to support the best outcome: a powerful and united democratic Europe.
Pressure Forcing Russia to Reconsider Syria Ties
Syrian Dictatorship’s Support From World Tryants Has Enabled Assad to Keep Power During Uprising But There Are Some Signs Russia to Reconsider Syria Ties