10 years on, the demo-optimism that drove the February 2011 movement for democracy in Bahrain as been crushed as the world looks on.
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
A Decade After the Arab Spring, Autocrats Still Rule the Mideast
Although the Arab Spring of early 2011 onwards largely failed, it gave the people of the Maghreb and Middle East an appetite for change.
Thai protesters face off against police
The Thais are not giving up the fight against lèse-majesté laws. They returned to the streets to protest, facing off police.
Saudi Women’s Rights Defenders Released, But Not Free
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was released from jail a week ago after 1001 days in detention but risks returning to prison.
Russia: Navalny supporters hold Valentine’s Day protests
To avoid arrest, Nalvany supporters protested on Valentine’s day by posting photos on social media with the hashtag #LoveIsStrongerThanFear.
Myanmar: Doctors arrested for Joining civil disobedience
Following the February 1 coup medical doctors in Myanmar joined a civil disobedience campaign. The army arrested many of the MDs as part of its crackdown.
Myanmar: post-coup military deployment across cities
On February 1, 2021, the army plotted a coup in Myanmar. In response to anti-coup protests it deployed armored vehicles across cities.
Opinion: France keeps Chad despot Idriss Deby in power
In power since 1990, Chad’s despot, Idriss Deby Itno, has stayed in power through repression and the help of the former colonial master, France.
Study: Narcissists Make Their Way to Power Faster
Narcissistic individuals thus benefit from their personality when aiming at becoming CEOs faster in their career advancement.
Transnational Repression Is a Growing Threat to Global Democracy
A little known aspect of the ongoing challenges to democratization is transnational repression. A new report has revisited this problem.