It seems apt then that two films concerned with the failures of leftwing revolutionary politics should emerge almost simultaneously with Donald Trump’s resurgence.
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There’s a recipe for autocracy: six steps tried and tested by some of the world’s most notorious leaders. How many has Donald Trump ticked off?
The youth-led struggle for democracy in Uganda reflects a broader continental reality: young Africans want better leadership.
Once a leader compels the military to follow an illegal order, it often leads to soldiers being used to target domestic opponents.
Trump has tried to make the cost of opposing him too high for his critics to bear.
Several cases before the court will be pivotal in determining how much power Trump is able to accrue – and what he’ll be able to do with it.
How would-be autocrats manufacture a crisis to portray themselves as a saviour and expand their powers.
And why are these loyal figures behind the scenes so vital to a would-be autocrat?
When a would-be autocrat dominates a party like Trump has with the Republicans, it gives him a legitimate vehicle to ram through a democracy.
The countries, whose respective leaders recently won widely disputed elections, offer contrasting examples in how autocracies operate, evolve and change.
The ‘No Kings’ protests have been important, but smaller, more sustained acts of resistance have proven successful in other countries around the world.
Psychology offers valuable insights when it comes to understanding the Maga movement.
The takeover was the 11th successful coup d'etat in Africa since just 2020, and the latest destabilizing event in a country long plagued by governance challenges.
Academic freedom grew strongly after World War II, with greater university funding, protections and autonomy, yet global data now shows a decline.
There’s a risk of a slide towards digital authoritarianism as Australia responds to these growing threats.
China promotes the adoption of autocratic practices by other governments, adapting its approach to suit the local context.
President Donald Trump is trying to prescribe the style and content of many federal sites to highlight his own authority and promote a particular view of America.
Defending democracy requires more than just countering populism in general. It requires recognizing and addressing the authoritarian currents that run through some forms of populist politics.
Once a democracy starts to erode, it can be difficult to reverse the trend. What does it take for democracies to bounce back from periods of autocratic rule?
Banning abortion instantly oppresses a huge swath of society. And enforcing abortion bans begets a police state − an upside for dictators from Mussolini to Ortega.
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Professor of Democracy, University of Birmingham
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International Affairs Editor, The Conversation
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Chaired professor for Scholarship in the Public Interest in the Department of English and Cultural Studies, McMaster University
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Professor of Political Science, Penn State
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Senior Visiting Scholar with the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, Rutgers University
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Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
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Associate Professor, School of Government and International Relations, Griffith University
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Professor of Political Science, Director of Center for Islamic & Arabic Studies, San Diego State University
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Spécialiste de la politique américaine, Sciences Po
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Professor in the Department of Government, University of Essex
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Professor in Political Science and International Relations, Durham University
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Lund University
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Assistant professor, University of Sussex
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Professor of Practice in Diplomacy, Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University