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Photograph of Fela staring unsmiling at the camera. His hands are in fists and both arms are raised above him.

Nigeria | 1977

Authoritarianism and the Rule of Law

Black and white photograph of Dilma sitting with her hands folded in a chair. Two men can be seen behind her covering their faces.

Brazil | 1970

Authoritarian Anxieties and the Pantomime of Democracy

Nineteen people from different ethnic backgrounds are shown smiling. Text above them reads, “Once again with Japan, Manchoukuo has built a state of racial harmony, and established a land of security and happiness of the people."

Japan and Manchuria | 1931-1945

Public Attitudes to Authoritarianism

Black and white headshots of two men wearing suits.

Turkey | 1980

Authoritarian Capitalism

The poster features a large towering figure over a group of buildings. At the bottom, there is a boat, and a man and ox pulling a plow.

Poland | 1930

Visual Iconographies of Authoritarian Rule

Photograph of a large pile of pink crackers in the shape of guns. In the back right corner of the exhibit, a small table and chair are visible.

Indonesia | 1977

Everyday Authoritarianism

Black and white photograph showing firefighters struggling to put out the fire in the Reichstag building. Billows of smoke can be seen above the ornate building.

Germany | 1933

Manufacturing Crisis in Authoritarian States

Painting of Charles II. He is sitting on a throne wearing a dramatic cape and crown. A large tapestry can be seen behind him.

Massachusetts Bay Colony | 1665

Challenging Royal Authoritarian Power

Photograph showing a white square building. On two sides, about two dozen men are waiting to climb through second story windows into the building via ladders. Several men stand on the roof, along with the Egyptian flag.

Egypt | 2005

Elections in Authoritarian Regimes