authoritarian rule
Coverage of authoritarian rule in the Nexus archive.
- In the cradle of Tunisia's revolution, anger gave way to apathy. Then Gaza happened
Tunisians in the cradle of the 2011 revolution, Sidi Bouzid, have shifted from political apathy to renewed activism due to Israel's war on Gaza, accusing their government of failing to act against the conflict while economic hardship persists. The conflict has reignited public discourse after years of silence under President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule.
- Hasina’s return from India would imperil Bangladesh’s sovereignty
Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted following a student-led uprising in August 2024 and fled the country after months of deadly protests. Her rule was marked by authoritarian practices including enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and suppression of political opponents.
- Erdoğan’s assault on democracy is a threat to Turkey’s allies
The article states that Erdoğan’s actions against democracy, including authoritarian rule and imprisoning political opponents, pose a threat to Turkey’s allies and could destabilize NATO and the region.