Introduction

These Authoritarianism 101 modules are concerned with the practices and tools of authoritarian rule.  They examine such issues as the political, economic, social or cultural dimensions of a particular authoritarian turn; the daily workings of an authoritarian regime; how authoritarian states seek legitimacy; surveillance and the rule of law in authoritarian states; and individual and civil society support for and collaboration with authoritarian states.

Practices of Authoritarianism Modules

Black and white headshots of two men wearing suits.

Turkey | 1980

Authoritarian Capitalism
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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
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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
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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
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