Tag #Authoritarianism

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Veteran Author Warns of Impending World War

During a Gandia conference, 87-year-old author Theodor Kallifatides, who experienced WWII, warned of a potential new world war due to the current global crisis, emphasizing respect for life as a crucial preventative measure; he criticized President Trump and consumerism.

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Mélenchon's Autocratic Style: Risks to French Governance

La Meute", a new book, exposes Jean-Luc Mélenchon's autocratic control within La France Insoumise, raising concerns about potential consequences for French governance if he were to become president in 2027.

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Record Number of Journalist Deaths and Imprisonments in 2024

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported a record 124 journalist deaths in 2024, 70% of which occurred in Israel, alongside a record 361 imprisonments globally, highlighting the increasing threats to press freedom amid rising authoritarianism and conflicts.

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Global Press Freedom Decline in 2025: RSF Report Highlights US and Latin America

Reporters Without Borders' 2025 report reveals a global decline in press freedom, with the US falling to 57th place due to Trump's actions, while Argentina, El Salvador, and Nicaragua also experienced significant deteriorations, culminating in Nicaragua's last place ranking in Latin America.

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2025 RSF Index: Global Press Freedom at Historic Low

The 2025 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) press freedom index shows a historic low, with economic pressures and authoritarianism cited as major factors impacting 90 out of 180 countries, while financial instability affects media in 160 of them.

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Far-Right Blogger to Debate Harvard Professor in Unsanctioned Campus Event

A far-right blogger, Curtis Yarvin, known for his advocacy of authoritarianism and controversial past statements, will debate Harvard professor Danielle Allen at an unsanctioned event on campus next week, organized by a far-right publishing house, in a move that is seen as a direct challenge to libe...

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Right-Wing Assault on US Higher Education: A Century-Long Pattern

The article details a century-long pattern of right-wing attacks on US higher education, escalating under the current administration, which is using funding cuts and visa terminations to suppress student and faculty dissent; this mirrors global authoritarian crackdowns on academic freedom.

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Quality Education
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US Border Policies Chill Academic Exchange, Exposing 'Cloud Fascism'

A visiting professor's planned trip to the US was canceled due to fears of arbitrary detention under new border policies targeting academics; this incident reveals the creeping normalization of authoritarian actions and highlights the need for global resistance based on human dignity.

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Trump Administration's Attacks on Press Freedom Escalate

The Trump administration's actions against the press, including investigations, funding cuts, and legal threats, are creating a chilling effect on journalism in the US, mirroring tactics seen in authoritarian regimes.

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2025 Press Freedom Index Shows Historic Low

Reporters Without Borders' 2025 Press Freedom Index reveals a historic low, with journalism conditions deemed "difficult" or "very serious" in 90 of 180 countries due to insecurity, authoritarianism, and economic pressures; Norway ranks first, while Russia and China rank among the lowest.

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Iran's Tech-Driven Crackdown Following Mahsa Amini's Death

Mahsa Amini's death in Iran sparked widespread protests, resulting in over 19,000 arrests and 500 executions. The Iranian regime used technological surveillance, including traffic cameras identifying women not wearing hijabs, leading to over a million SMS warnings and 2,000 vehicle confiscations.

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Gender Equality
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Bukele's Authoritarian Model: Echoes of Cuba's Propaganda and the Threat of Emulation

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, using mass arrests and a mega-prison to combat gangs, attracts support from right-wing influencers and the Trump administration, echoing Cuba's past use of foreign fans to bolster its authoritarian image, despite accusations of human rights abuses and questionab...

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