Dictatorship Dynamics

Dictators can enhance their grip on power by employing foreign security forces, as seen in Belarus, where this strategy fosters a sense of stability among regime elites. Despite calls for protests from opposition leaders, the public's resolve has waned, fearing violent repercussions from the state. The chilling reality of repression has led many to believe that further resistance is futile, even as historical precedents suggest that regimes can collapse unexpectedly.