Are dictators on the way out – or on the way up?

Are dictators on the way out – or on the way up?

May 23, 2018 | Politics & Society

By Natasha Ezrow All around the world, democracy is looking shaky. While consolidated democracies are struggling to stay healthy, many flawed ones have turned into outright authoritarian regimes. All around the world, democracy is looking shaky. While consolidated...
What is the dictators’ handbook? 🔊

What is the dictators’ handbook? 🔊

Oct 17, 2017 | Politics & Society

Is there a universal formula for getting and keeping power? Alastair Smith says there is, and it often involves what he calls ‘bad behaviour’. Maria Armoudian talks to Smith about what dictators, CEOs, and political leaders have in common and explores some...