Autocracies that look like democracies are a threat across the globe
A rally celebrating the second anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, March 18, 2016.AP/Ivan SekretarevRichard Carney, China Europe International Business School
Russia’s successful interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election may inspire other countries to do the same.
These other countries don’t look threatening. They look like democracies. But they’re not.
They’re a special kind of autocratic regime that masquerades as a democracy. And what looks like benevolent conduct by these countries can quickly change into aggressive, politically charged behavior.
Autocracies, often known as “authoritarian regimes,” maintain power through centralized control over information and …read more
Source: The Bangladesh Chronicle
