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Discover the profound insights of From Dictatorship to Democracy A Conceptual Framework for Liberation, a groundbreaking essay by Gene Sharp, written in 1993. This influential work tackles the critical issue of dismantling dictatorships and safeguarding against their resurgence. Sharp, a renowned political science professor at the University of Massachusetts, has seen his book published in numerous countries and translated into over 30 languages, with editions available through the Albert Einstein Institution in Boston. This newly recorded second version features a quicker reading pace, making...

In 2016, as President Robert Mugabe celebrates his 92nd birthday and 36th year in power, Zimbabwe stands on the brink of another meltdown. The country’s current economic insecurity and political conflict are reminiscent of 2000-2008, when hyperinflation and electoral violence were rife. This time, however, the stakes are even higher as a floundering authoritarian regime faces a leadership succession with little clear guidance on how to navigate the transition.

Brazil's failure to create accountability surrounding the military dictatorship that ruled the country for 15 years from 1964-85 may help explain how Jair Bolsonaro, an apologist for torture and dictatorship was able to rise to power.

"Ex-Military Officers Convicted of Human Rights Crimes during Argentina Dictatorship" is from the August 25, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan Gilbert and narrated by Caroline Miller.