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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

Iran’s Doctors Have Joined The Uprising

November 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iranian Secret Committee 'Punished Celebrities Over Dissent'

Protest over a woman’s death over hijab rule spread have persisted in Iran since September. Doctors have joined in the demonstrations.

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

Bahrain Elections Held Amidst Political Repression

November 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Bahrain Elections Held Amidst Political Repression

After a decade of human rights violations, Bahrain’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 12, are taking place amid repression.

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

Cameroon: Paul Biya Marks 40 Years in Power

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon: Paul Biya Marks 40 Years in Power

Biya, who at 89 will notch[ed] up 40 years in power [last] Sunday, [becoming] one of the world’s longest-serving leaders thanks to iron-fisted rule.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships

France’s arms industry has long armed authoritarian regimes like in Egypt and Saudi Arabia and is now setting sights on Europe due to the war in Ukraine.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Europe, France

Xi Jinping: The Making Of A Dictator

October 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The 2,300 members of the Communist Party present – and all of China – will be required to applaud Xi as he embarks on a third term of office.

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

A Time Of Unease And Challenge For Democracy

October 16, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Time Of Unease And Challenge For Democracy

With nations across the world increasingly wary of the leadership of the United States, the war in Ukraine poses a test for the West.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Worldwide

Why Autocrats Can’t Do Soft Power

October 16, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Why Autocrats Can’t Do Soft Power

China finds itself in an awkward position. One one hand it is a geopolitical giant and on the other it is owed much money.

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

China’s Xi Moves Closer To Leader For Life

October 15, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China Protests Call For Xi To Step Down Over Covid Policies

China on Sunday opens a twice-a-decade party conference at which leader Xi Jinping is expected to receive a third five-year term.

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

Russia To Block, Fine News Outlets For ‘False’ Reports On Military

September 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Russia To Block, Fine News Outlets For ‘False’ Reports On Military

Along with its military invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has imposed stringent press censorship in Russia so as to control the war narrative.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Russia

As Autocrats Ascend, Gloomy Data On Democracies’ Decline

September 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

As Autocrats Ascend, Gloomy Data On Democracies' Decline

Around the world, countries are facing threats posed by would-be autocrats. And the road to restoring democracy is long and hard.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, Dictatorships, South America

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