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Why is authoritarianism in Russia so strong? - Coggle Diagram
Why is authoritarianism in Russia so strong?
broader implications: If liberal democracies are in decline, authoritarianism will ensue and people will lose their freedom and rights.
advances in technology
authoritarian inflation
transnational repression
social media/propaganda
2016 US election w/ Trump and Hillary
sending materials for Covid-19 Pandemic
invasion of Ukraine
sharp power
Source: "rising to the sharp power challenge"
people are beginning to normalize authoritarian practices
censorship; people believe that Russia is being run well but can't actually see all decisions made
"why most Russians continue to support the war in Ukraine"
rise of populism
Source: "why Europe's mainstream parties are in decline"
decline in elites bc their lack of capability to make decisions for the general people instead of themselves
weak liberal democracies
Source: "why democracies fail"
national identity
rule of law?