Politics / Dictatorship
Articles about Dictatorship, ordered by date. 
A past denied
To confront the atrocities of its military dictatorship, Argentina introduced a range of lauded ‘memory and justice’ policies. Now the Javier Milei government is stoking denial of the past and undermining families’ fights for justice. Ali Qassim reports.
Worldbeater: Isaias Afwerki
We put the track record of Isaias Afwerki, President of Eritrea – and a liberation fighter turned ruthless dictator – under the spotlight.
Worldbeater: Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia’s King-in-waiting – and his aggressive foreign policy – is put under the spotlight.
Marcela’s recipe: How to make a soft coup
This dish may seem a bit challenging at first glance, but is guaranteed to impress your guests!
Brazil's soft coup hardens
Vanessa Baird sets out to see how dictatorship is being rebranded in Latin America’s most populous nation.
Articles in this category displayed as a table:
| Article title | From magazine | Publication date |
|---|---|---|
| A past denied | United Nations at 80 | July, 2025 |
| Worldbeater: Isaias Afwerki | The next financial crisis | July, 2018 |
| Worldbeater: Mohammed bin Salman | Humanitarianism under attack | April, 2018 |
| Marcela’s recipe: How to make a soft coup | Brazil's soft coup | October, 2017 |
| Brazil's soft coup hardens | Brazil's soft coup | October, 2017 |
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