An increased crackdown on dissent at the top echelon of power will curb any chance of a successor
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
Should Zimbabwe’s ex-dictator be allowed to form a new party?
In multiparty democracies, a single party should not set the agenda. Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF want us to believe it should. No doubt then, that the announcement of the formation of the NPF by the remnants of Generation 40 has rattled their plans.
A review of the world’s longest-serving dictators
Here are some of the world leaders who have held power the longest – excluding monarchs enthroned for life
Xi’s rise crushes all predictions of Chinese political reform
Many journalists, politicians and analysts in China and abroad had high expectations for the leader
Vladimir Putin is simply Russia’s post-Soviet tsar
Vladimir Putin is set to extend his long rule to 2024 in Russia’s presidential election on Sunday
New official title for Burundi dictator: The ‘eternal supreme guide’
Ruling party bestowed title of “eternal supreme guide” on President Pierre Nkurunziza, a party official confirmed
Xi’s life mandate in China seals march of the strongmen
President Xi Jinping’s mandate to rule for life is further evidence of the world’s slide towards more dictatorship
Putin promises not to change Russian constitution to cling to power
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had no plans to change the constitution to stay in the Kremlin beyond 2024
How vulnerable is China’s Communist Party to internal challenges
Serious challenges, if not managed well, could lead to questions being asked at home and threaten the regime’s stability
Rubber stamp Chinese parliament on display during term limit ‘debate’
There is little suspense about the outcome of momentous vote to institute a number of major constitutional revisions