Blocking Telegram is another attack on the Russian people’s freedom of expression and right to privacy
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
Democracy in Danger: Conversation on the Challenges Ahead
How trust in the political system is dwindling as money in politics soars and democracy wanes
Vladimir Putin’s Four Elections: The Story the Data Tells
An analyst gathered data from a variety of sources to reveal the depth of government election manipulation in Russia
Ancient Peru was run by female monarchs, a new study argues
New book argues that women exercised political power in their communities in different areas of pre-Hispanic Peru
What type of dictator is China’s Xi Jinping?
Xi Jinping was recently formally re-elected to a second term, with no limit on the number of terms he can serve
Blunder of Kazakh dictatorship’s new capital reflects misrule
Many of Kazakhstan capital Astana’s residents compare Astana unfavourably with the former capital Almaty
Cher bizarrely broadcasts support for jailed Saudi billionaire prince
Cher deciding to weigh in on power struggle within Saudi dictatorship is unusual position for an American celebrity
North Korea Meets K-Pop in Pyongyang Concert
Concert of South Korean singers, commonly called K-pop, is a rare event in North Korean capital Pyongyang
How the Turkmen dictator’s son is being groomed for power
Serdar Berdymukhamedov, the son of President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, claims 91.4 percent vote win
Communist Party in Ever Tightening Grip on China’s Media
China’s Communist Party leadership is taking new steps to assert its control over state broadcasters and a key regulator