When Dictators Ragequit: UN's Authoritarian Endgame Playbook

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When Dictators Ragequit: UN's Authoritarian Endgame Playbook


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OSEcn_w9l8​

(0:00 - 2:00) Understanding Entrenched Authoritarianism
- Introduction to the UN University report
- Definition and examples of entrenched authoritarianism
- Surprising findings about violence in transitions

(2:00 - 4:30) Types of Authoritarian Regimes and Their Strategies
- Breakdown of different regime types (military, personalized, single-party)
- How dictators use institutions to maintain power
- Economic performance vs. corruption in maintaining control
- Case studies (e.g., Peru, Yemen)

(4:30 - 8:30) Challenges in Transitions and UN's Role
- Rise of popular uprisings and their risks
- Factors contributing to peaceful or violent transitions
- UN's limitations and strategies for intervention
- Concept of "reversion syndrome" and long-term challenges

Source: unu.edu