The Co-author of “Spin Dictators”: In Many Countries, Spin Dictators Are Reverting to Violent Repression

Leaders in other countries have adopted techniques of spin dictatorship, manipulating the media behind the scenes, taking over the courts, and marginalizing the opposition — all while maintaining a democratic facade. Spin dictatorship is an attractive model of governance for leaders who want to consolidate their power as authoritarian rulers while keeping a modern economy […]

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