#Authoritarianism

Ayatollah Khamenei's death marks the end of Iran's revolutionary first generation. His 40-year rule reveals how authoritarian regimes preserve power through ideology while society moves on.

When faced with authoritarian leaders, Brazil's messy democracy outperformed America's. The secret lies in self-interest over party loyalty.

One year into Trump's second term, his authoritarian attempts keep failing. Courts, civil society, and even grand juries are pushing back harder than expected.

Assad's final escape reveals how modern autocrats fall not through revolution, but through their own spectacular incompetence and delusion.

The Minneapolis immigration operation reveals a key contradiction in Trump's approach to authoritarianism. His need for attention may undermine his own anti-democratic agenda.

Khamenei's reported slaughter of 30,000 in 48 hours may signal the final collapse of Iran's 47-year 'predatory lease' with its people. Is this desperation or calculated terror?

Under authoritarian regimes, most people continue their normal lives. Ernst Fraenkel's 'dual state' theory explains how this works and what it means for America today.

Trump's sudden reversal on immigration enforcement in Minneapolis reveals cracks in his administration and shows how political pressure can force even the most hardline leaders to back down.

The killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis reveals Trump's shift from legal authoritarianism to brutal repression - and why it might backfire

Trump's 2016 boast about shooting someone on Fifth Avenue seemed like hyperbole. Ten years later, his administration's agents did exactly that in Minneapolis.

Explore the landscape of Central Asia illiberal peace in 2026. Analysis of border resolutions between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, and the role of Russia and China in regional stability.