The Imitation Games That Authoritarians Play
The subtlest way to undermine democracy is to fake it.
Dictators
Putin Is Perfecting His Authoritarian Model
The Russian president is planning a lifetime tenure—and acting as a beacon for budding autocrats, from Turkmenistan to the Trump White House.
Tanks, But No Tanks
Trump's self-aggrandizing July 4th parade is neither in good taste nor the spirit of the holiday—and Congress should ensure it never happens again.
Fighting Authoritarianism, One Mass at a Time
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Catholic Church has become a powerful voice for democracy. Now, it is trying to ensure a fair election.
Why Brazilians Elected an Aspiring Dictator
Jair Bolsonaro won the presidency on a promise to bring back military rule.
Horrible Histories
The perils of comparing Trump to twentieth-century dictators.
Rodrigo Duterte’s Army of Online Trolls
How authoritarian regimes are winning the social media wars.
