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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
How Person-Centric Politics Defies All Norms Of Democracy
The liberation of policy and polity from person-centric politics is important if equitable socio-economic redistribution is to be ensured.
A Tale Of Two Dictators: The Stalinization Of Russia
Putin is a 21st-century tyrant, populist and nationalist, and a practitioner of 21st-century identity politics, whereas Stalin was a Marxist.
Turkmenistan Cements A Political Dynasty With President’s Son
Turkmen voters went to the polls on Saturday in a vote that might usher in a political dynasty for the Central Asian country’s president.
Russia Arrests 13K Protesters As Ukraine Opposition Surges
Russian authorities are arresting and detaining people protesting against the war in Ukraine. Up to 13000 have been arrested recently.
Kyrgyzstan Authorities Raid Broadcaster, Detain Director Over Ukraine
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan detained a TV station director for making anti-Ukraine remarks. Kyrgyzstan is well-known for its Russian ties.
Putting A Spotlight On Nicaragua’s Brutal Repression
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has presented a damning report on the brutal repression by Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua.
Renewed Crackdown On Russian Civil Society Amid Ukraine War
Putin has to control the domestic narrative about his illegal campaign in Ukraine. He is cracking down on civil society to achieve this.
Putin’s Rolodex of Fake States
Donetsk and Luhansk are the latest in a number of “fake states” in the former USSR. Putin has a rolodex full of them because he made them.
What’s At Stake For Democracy In Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine marked a turning point in the democratic recession. Until now the recession has involved declines in democracy.