Dictatorship

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a ceremony marking the start of the judicial year at the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 27, 2022.

Archetypes of autocracy: Part II

March 9, 2022

This week’s Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter, takes a deep dive into how autocrats stay in power through the repression. Too much repression can lead to a people’s revolt whereas not enough can result in military coups.

Chinese President Xi Jingping speaks during the opening session of the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogues at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Monday, June 6, 2016.

Archetypes of autocracy: Part I

March 2, 2022Critical State

How the Basque language has survived

May 16, 2018The World in Words

African Renaissance Monument - From Above

North Korea’s biggest export? Giant statues. To African dictators.

February 17, 2016Economics

A writer retraces her childhood through Romania’s secret police records on her family

April 21, 2014Conflict & Justice

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‘Red shirt’ protesters plan weekend demonstration in Bangkok

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

Anti-government protesters in Thailand are making their way to Bangkok on Sunday. Called ‘Red Shirts,’ they support Thailand’s exiled former prime minister and hope to topple the current government.

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