Dictators
'Liberal-Nazi' Dictators May Take Power in U.S. and Europe, Russia Claims
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin criticized what he described as a "Russophobic frenzy" in the West.
The Nature of Dictators in Bahrain
Democracy and human rights are poison to a dictator's power.
Saied and Tunisia's Enemies of Democracy: A Tale of Buridan's Paradox
Democratic parliaments around the world must intensify their support for Tunisia and meet with Tunisians who truly aspire for freedom and a way forward.
New Belarus Law Gives 2-Year Prison Sentence For 'Banned Information'
In Belarus, unauthorized demonstrations were previously punishable by fines or short stints in jail ranging from a few days to two weeks. Now, Lukashenko hopes to punish his detractors and discourage future protests with new penalties of up to three years in jail.
Akon's Romance with Dictatorship
Akon's clear disregard for democracy in Uganda and support of a murderous regime is an unbearable affront to human dignity.
Trump Says That Dictators Praise His 'Amazing' Performance As President
The president told a conservative summit that the U.S. is "respected again" on the world stage under his leadership.
Turkey's Erdogan Is Not a U.S. Ally, Former Diplomat Warns
Richard Haass said Trump's meeting with Erdogan in Washington is further evidence of the president's affinity for authoritarians.
Trump 'Fawning' to Putin and other Authoritarians in Phone Calls: Aides
"We couldn't figure out early on why he was being so nice to Russia," a former senior administration official said.
Trump Gets 'Giddy' Hanging Out With Dictators Like Putin, Kim: Cooper
Cooper's segment, titled "There's something about a dictator," detailed the president's concerning rapport with the world's most controversial leaders.
John McCain Reportedly Listed Names of Dictators at Trump's Inauguration
"I sat on that stage between Bernie and John McCain, and John McCain kept reciting to me names of dictators during that speech because he knew more than any of us what we were facing as a nation," Klobuchar said.
Trump Indulging Dictators Seen as 'Weakness': Diplomat
"A focus on personal relationships is important, but it has to be coupled with a hard-nosed business of diplomacy," said William Burns, a former deputy secretary of state.
O'Rourke Hits At Trump: End Love Affairs With Dictators
Without mentioning him by name, the former Texas congressman took a swipe at President Donald Trump's relationship with foreign adversaries, like North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Manafort's Long History of Dealing With Dictators
Donald Trump's former campaign manager has dealt with many foreign leaders accused of human rights abuses during his decades-long career as a political lobbyist.
Is Trump's Dictator Envy Fueling Economy—or Repression?
Trump's admiration of South Asian strongmen breaks with diplomatic precedent at a time when his administration is challenging traditional alliances.
Fox & Friends Host Slips, Calls Trump 'Dictator'
Fox & Friends host Abby Huntsman said Sunday that President Donald Trump's historic summit with North Korean despot Kim Jong Un in Singapore would be a meeting between "two dictators."
Trump Encouraging World's Dictators, Rights Group Says
The president's "insatiable admiration for strongmen" has had dangerous implications outside the U.S., Human Rights Watch says.
Trump's Love of Dictators Tied to Rise in Media Jailing
Jailing journalists for "false news" rose to a new record in 2017.
Will State Pick Tillerson Serve U.S. or Exxon Mobil?
He did a deal with the Kurds, cozied up to African despots and befriended Putin.
How Big a Threat Is Erdogan to Turkish Democracy?
Post-coup, Turkey is coming very close to autocratic rule—will anything stop it?
Hitler Teddy Bear Causes a Stir in Norway
A Norwegian health group has launched a campaign to reduce the risks of asthma.
Ted Cruz Is Wrong About Cozying Up to Dictators
Does Cruz really think Saddam or his bloodthirsty sons were going to be a stabilizing force?
Drunk With Power: Dictators' Top Tipples
Try a glass of the Iron Fist in Velvet Glove cocktail while you read what tyrants guzzle.