Autocracy and Control
Autocratic regimes often suppress freedom of assembly and the press to maintain control and prevent dissent. When citizens unite to demand change, leaders may resort to extreme measures, as seen in Iran and Syria, where violence is used to quash protests. The discussion highlights the perverse incentives that arise in corrupt systems, including the role of organized crime in protecting businesses from unreliable law enforcement.In this clip
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The Jordan Harbinger Show
795: Alastair Smith | The Dictator's Handbook Part Two
Related Questions
What are Jordan Harbinger's views on authoritarianism?
Why do people rebel against authority as discussed in the episode 795: Alastair Smith | The Dictator's Handbook Part Two and the clip Autocracy and Control, as well as in the episode 746: Yass Alizadeh | Iran Protests | Out of the Loop and the clip Resisting Iran's Regime?