The world is witnessing a new strategic competition between democracies and autocracies and the latter appear more resolute.
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
Opposing autocracy: Russia’s biggest problem
Under Putin, Russia has left from a consensual autocracy to tyranny where a small group exercises power without legal constraints.
Credentials of China’s ‘whole-process democracy’ in doubt
In sharp contrast to China’s CCP’s claim to democratic credentials Xi Jinping emerged from a party conclave this week more autocratic.
The World Is Fed Up With China’s Belligerence
Democracies are no longer as concerned as they once were about offending a fragile Beijing as the world grows tired of China’s belligerence.
Has Zimbabwe Set Up Team for Monitoring Social Media Posts?
According to a privately owned newspaper, the Zimbabwean government has created a squad to monitor social media posts.
Central America – ‘falling like dominoes into authoritarianism’
Countries in Central America, that is, in the very backyard of the United States, are progressively descending into authoritarianism.
The Reclusive Dictator Behind a Global Climate Catastrophe
A GHGSat team recently picked up one of the largest releases of methane ever observed in real time. It was coming from Turkmenistan.
How Hong Kong’s Elite Turned on Democracy
Some key figures in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement now advocate for the abolition of Hong Kong’s limited voting rights.
‘Autocratization Turns Viral’ Says Swedish Report
A new University of Gothenburg report shows that the hybrid political system sometimes called “electoral autocracy” has gone “viral”.
Microsoft to Shut Down LinkedIn in China Over Censorship Concerns
Microsoft will close LinkedIn in China later this year over significantly more challenging environment, the company announced Thursday.