totalitarianism

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In the early 20th century, totalitarianism was best known in countries that had superficially been modernized, but remained regressive in crucial ways.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

Under competitive authoritarianism, and even under fully autocratic totalitarianism, ruling leaders often carry a lot of support from the mass public.

From Salon • May 20, 2025

Inside, the tiny library offers a selection of books on dystopian worlds and the dangers of totalitarianism.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

Watch the moment Irish author Paul Lynch won the 2023 Booker Prize for Prophet Song, a dystopian vision of Ireland in the grips of totalitarianism.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2023

I speak of the startling hope of giving our children a future free of both totalitarianism and nuclear terror.

From State of the Union Address by Reagan, Ronald