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Illiberal Authoritarian Systems
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The Global Expansion of Authoritarian Rule
Around the world, the enemies of liberal democracy---a form of self-government in which human rights are recognized and every individual is entitled to equal treatment under law---are accelerating their attacks.
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Authoritarianism, explained
The Authoritarian Playbook defines seven tactics that tend to differentiate would-be authoritarian leaders from the regular jockeying of democratic politics.
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Resisting the Authoritarian Temptation
This essay warns that trading away democratic governance for authoritarian control would be a grave mistake, as democracy's specific strengths become even more critical in times of crisis.
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Disadvantages of Authoritarianism
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How Authoritarian Regimes Are Stepping Up Repression Far Beyond Their Borders
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Why the rise of authoritarianism is a global catastrophe
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Gender Apartheid in Iran is Crushing Women's Lives and Futures
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"Break Their Lineage, Break Their Roots"
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For all its faults, democracy is still better than autocracy