El Salvador has adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, the first country to do so in the world. The policy is pushed by its young authoritarian President.
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
Liberal Democracy Is Worth a Fight
Afghanistan serves as a timely reminder that, while we and our European partners may be tired of “forever wars,” the Taliban are not.
Taliban governance: no trace of democracy whatsoever
While there was no illusion about it, the Taliban has stressed that there won’t be the slightest trace of democracy in its governance.
Welcome To The Era Of Dictator Inflation
Authoritarians worldwide like to show that they are strong and work hard to maintain this image but in reality they are very weak.
Putin Destroying What Is Left Of Russian Civil Society
The arrest of dissidents is only one aspect of Vladimir Putin crackdown on dissent. Putin is also destroying the Russian civil society.
Pro-Democracy Hong Kong Teachers’ Union Disbands
The largest teachers’ union in Hong Kong disbanded Tuesday over the changing political climate and the continued assault on dissent.
In eSwatini, Student Unions Lead Fight For Rights
Students unionists in Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, fear expulsion from university, jail, terror charges, and torture.
Iranian Regime Will Stop At Nothing To Ensure Survival
On Thursday, Iran’s new hardline president entered office. Azadeh Pourzand argues that under him repression of civilians will persist.
Nicaragua Charges Ex-Beauty Queen Running For Election
Beauty queen Berenice Quezada has been disqualified from competing in upcoming Nicaragua polls. She has also been arrested.
Why China Wants To Tame Its New Business Dragons
Being one of China’s wealthiest may no longer be advantageous as Beijing is bent on cracking down on the country’s IT elite, expert argues.