Tag: authoritarianism

What the US can learn from Gambia about defeating petty tyrants – Waging Nonviolence

In a world grappling with autocracy, the U.S. can draw crucial lessons from Gambia’s recent history. By harnessing grassroots movements ...

“After Assad, the time will come for Lukashenko”. A conversation with Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya – Groupe d’Etudes Géopolitiques

Beyond Assad: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on the Future of Belarus and Lukashenko’s Fate

by Charlotte Adams

April 28, 2025

In a revealing conversation with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarus' opposition leader, she asserts that "After Assad, the time will come for ...

The Belarus ‘election’ raises the question: When will Lukashenka step down? – Chatham House

Belarus ‘Election’ Sparks Debate: When Will Lukashenka Finally Step Down?

by Charlotte Adams

April 21, 2025

The recent Belarusian election, widely criticized as a sham, intensifies speculation about President Alexander Lukashenka's potential departure. As dissent grows ...

Serbia is once again trying to oust an authoritarian. What can we learn from its past success? – Waging Nonviolence

Serbia’s Bold Stand Against Authoritarianism: Lessons from History for Today’s Struggle

by William Green

April 21, 2025

Serbia is reigniting its fight against authoritarianism, echoing past successes in mobilizing civil resistance. As protests gain momentum, analysts highlight ...

Namibia Set to Ignite Excitement with First-Ever African Traditional Sports and Games!

Echoes of McCarthyism in Europe: The Elite’s Assault on Dissent in Ukraine

by Miles Cooper

December 15, 2024

Dissent Suppressed: The European ‍Elite's ‌Response to Opposition in Ukraine An Overview of ‌Political ⁣Repression‍ in Modern Europe In contemporary ...