Yascha Mounk argues that it is important to pay attention the sustainability of legitimacy when looking at the extent to which tyrants can survive.
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
Personalization of power puts democracies in danger
There was an interesting article at Democracy Digest. Using India, it addresses attacks on democracy from the perspective of the personalisation of power..
Record Moscow democracy protests present new challenge to Putin
In recent Moscow democracy protests, thousands, in one of Russia’s largest demonstrations and new challenge to Putin, decry barring of independents in poll.
Zimbabwe National Dialogue? Mnangagwa peace call in view of protests
Protests are a democratic right but tensions building to protests slated for August 16 make a Zimbabwe national dialogue a way forward in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Police Conspiracy Theory Around Planned Protests
The latest in line in Zimbabwe’s pursuit of State repression of protest is Zimbabwe Police claims planned protests are a conspiracy to topple Mnangagwa.
Zimbabwe is still Plagued by Mugabe-Era Politics and Economic Woes
Zimbabwe’s political class continues to enjoy privileges at the same time its civil military complex demonstrates it insensitivity to the sufferings of the masses.
Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea Celebrates 40 Years in Power, a Setback for African Democracy
Celebration of 40 years of Obiang Nguema rule in Equatorial Guinea is a setback for African democracy as it glorifies one-man rule and State capture.
Clientelism and Political Violence In Africa: Urgency Of Term Limits
Beyond surface level dictatorship and repression, clientelism is a major reason why African States are unstable. Term limits are an urgency in this context.
Fractured Globalisation and Support for Authoritarian Leaders
In his recent book, Fathali Moghaddam asks why and how do authoritarian leaders gain popular support. He advances the thesis of “fractured globalisation”.
New Egyptian NGO Law Renews Draconian Restrictions
Egypt’s parliament approved a new law governing nongovernment organizations that would maintain many of the existing restrictions on their work.