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A form of government characterized by strong central power, limited political freedoms, and a lack of constitutional checks and balances.
Centralized power, lack of political competition, suppression of dissent, limited civil liberties, and control over media and information.
Absolute monarchy, military dictatorship, one-party rule, theocracy, and personalistic dictatorship.
North Korea under Kim Jong-un, China under Xi Jinping, Russia under Vladimir Putin, and Saudi Arabia under the House of Saud.
Authoritarianism concentrates power in the hands of a few, while democracy distributes power among the people through elections and participation.
Violation of human rights, lack of political accountability, suppression of dissent, and potential for abuse of power.
Examples include Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler, Fascist Italy under Benito Mussolini, and the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin.
Instances include China's increasing control over Hong Kong, Turkey under Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Hungary under Viktor Orban.
Authoritarian regimes often violate human rights, including freedom of speech, assembly, and association.
Authoritarian governments often exert control over media outlets to manipulate information and suppress dissenting voices.
Authoritarian regimes suppress political opposition through censorship, imprisonment, and intimidation.
Authoritarian governments may implement state-controlled economies or adopt neoliberal policies depending on their goals and ideologies.
Authoritarian regimes may pursue aggressive foreign policies, disregard international norms, or engage in human rights abuses.
Authoritarian governments often suppress social movements that challenge their authority or advocate for change.
Authoritarian regimes restrict civil liberties such as freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion.
Some argue that authoritarianism provides stability and efficient decision-making, while others highlight the potential for instability and unrest.
Authoritarian regimes may be prone to corruption due to lack of transparency, accountability, and checks and balances.
Authoritarian governments often use propaganda to shape public opinion, control narratives, and maintain their legitimacy.
Authoritarian regimes may employ extensive surveillance systems to monitor and control their citizens.
Authoritarian regimes may rely on coercion, propaganda, or economic performance to maintain their political legitimacy.
The transition from authoritarianism to democracy can be challenging and often involves political, social, and economic reforms.
Populist leaders may exhibit authoritarian tendencies by concentrating power and undermining democratic institutions.
Authoritarian regimes often promote nationalism as a means to consolidate power and suppress dissent.
Authoritarian regimes may enforce traditional gender roles and limit women's rights and participation in public life.
Authoritarianism can be associated with ideologies such as fascism, communism, and religious fundamentalism.
Authoritarian regimes are often characterized by a small group of political elites who hold significant power and influence.
Authoritarian governments may use repression, censorship, and violence to maintain control and suppress dissent.
Authoritarian regimes often use propaganda to manipulate public opinion, control narratives, and maintain their authority.