Published Jan 14, 2025
1103: Marcel Dirsus | How Tyrants Fall and Nations Survive
Marcel Dirsus delves into the fragile dynamics of dictatorships, examining how tyrants maintain power through psychological manipulation and repression, while also exploring the potential for democratic reform through nonviolent resistance and international intervention.

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