To overcome the tight controls on the internet aimed at reducing conversations on the Ukraine war, Russians are turning to VPN.
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
How China Is Stepping Up Harassment Of Foreign Correspondents
Journalists reporting the deadly floods of 2021 in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, were accused of a smear campaign against China.
North Korea Cracks Down On ‘Capitalist’ Pop Culture
North Korea has increased its campaign against “capitalist” style clothing, others, in broader crackdown on foreign pop culture.
Left-Wing Authoritarians Share Key Psychological Traits With Far Right
People with authoritarian views, left or right, have surprisingly similar behaviors and psychological characteristics, a new study finds.
Links Between Terrorism, Authoritarian Attitudes, And Democratic Backsliding
Terrorism threat shifts libertarians toward conservativism; normative threats widen gap between autocratic and libertarian attitudes.
Nicaragua Tightens Grip On Universities To Stifle Dissent
Ortega’s obsessive pursuit of non-existent attempts to destabilize his regime is seen in the state’s takeover of private universities.
China And Russia Are Giving Authoritarianism A Bad Name
Moscow and Beijing are suddenly confronted with far more powerful and persistent forces and systems than they could have imagined.
China Lockdown Frustration Sparks ‘Creative’ Wave Of Dissent
China strongly censors speech. With developments in technology, Chinese citizens are finding ways to circumvent these limitations.
Revealing The ‘Real Money’ Funding Kremlin’s War
Famed investor Bill Browder believes Putin and oligarchs have stolen a trillion USD from the Russia people since the Soviet Union collapsed.
China (Like Russia) ‘Trapped In Authoritarian Feedback Loop’
China, like Russia, is locked in an authoritarian feedback loop exposed by its worst governance crisis since the Cultural Revolution.