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Tag: Authoritarianism (Theory and Philosophy)

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U.S. Urges Americans to Steer Clear of Nicaragua

June 13, 2025FRANCES ROBLESComments Off on U.S. Urges Americans to Steer Clear of Nicaragua

Despite a flurry of positive reports in the travel press, U.S. officials say Americans should avoid Nicaragua because it’s an authoritarian regime.

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This French Senator Has Become Trump’s European Nemesis

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025Roger CohenComments Off on This French Senator Has Become Trump’s European Nemesis

In biting verbal assaults viewed by millions, Claude Malhuret has issued a scathing critique of the American president, bringing a lifetime of experience to bear.

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Trump’s Visit Makes a Splash in Saudi Arabia

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025Vivian NereimComments Off on Trump’s Visit Makes a Splash in Saudi Arabia

Many Saudis say they are big fans of President Trump, calling him a “straight shooter” who shares their values. Others were not impressed.

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The Frightening Precedents for Trump’s ‘Legal Abyss’

May 3, 2025AMANDA TAUBComments Off on The Frightening Precedents for Trump’s ‘Legal Abyss’

The ‘dual-state theory’ explains how authoritarians bend the law to their will.

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Mahathir Mohamad, 99, Reflects on a Contentious Legacy

April 24, 2025Sui-Lee Wee and Chang W. LeeComments Off on Mahathir Mohamad, 99, Reflects on a Contentious Legacy

In his first, 22-year stretch as prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad transformed Malaysia’s economy. But he was also accused of being a strongman and antisemite. In an interview, he offers a self-assessment.

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Pope Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless

April 22, 2025April 23, 2025JASON HOROWITZComments Off on Pope Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless

As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost. Who can play that role now?

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Europe and America, at Odds Over Ukraine, Try Talking to Each Other

April 17, 2025April 18, 2025Roger CohenComments Off on Europe and America, at Odds Over Ukraine, Try Talking to Each Other

President Emmanuel Macron of France hosted a lunch with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s envoy, as European delegations converged on Paris.

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‘0 to 1939 in 3 seconds’: Why Anti-Elon Musk Satire Is Flourishing in Britain

April 6, 2025April 6, 2025Michael D. ShearComments Off on ‘0 to 1939 in 3 seconds’: Why Anti-Elon Musk Satire Is Flourishing in Britain

Humor and art have been used to mock the powerful in Britain for centuries. Now Elon Musk is on the receiving end.

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Trump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About Seeking a Third Term in Defiance of Constitution

March 30, 2025April 2, 2025Erica L. GreenComments Off on Trump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About Seeking a Third Term in Defiance of Constitution

In wide-ranging remarks to “Meet the Press,” Mr. Trump said “a lot of people” wanted him to serve a third term and vowed to impose tariffs on global rivals, according to a transcript of the interview provided by NBC News.

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How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere

March 29, 2025March 30, 2025Michael D. ShearComments Off on How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere

President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.

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