iron-fisted
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Hassan has faced opposition from parts of the army and allies of her iron-fisted predecessor, John Magufuli, since she took over upon his death in 2021, analysts say.
From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025
A key focus will be if he seeks to steer Cambodia out of the orbit of China and patch up ties with the United States that have perennially been strained by his father's iron-fisted approach.
From Reuters • Jul. 22, 2023
That discontent bubbled over in recent weeks as throngs of students, job seekers and young professionals stormed the streets in major cities across China to protest the government’s iron-fisted Covid rules.
From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2022
But many opposition figures say they are already battling intense government repression similar to that during Mugabe’s iron-fisted rule.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022
That same month, Erich Honecker, the iron-fisted East German leader, was removed by the communist leadership.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
