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But some participants welcomed the dialogue as a rare instance of open debate in a country accustomed to authoritarian rule.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

That means the ICC usually acts in failed or authoritarian states—such as Sudan, Libya and the Central African Republic—where there is little prospect that an independent prosecution can take place.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

The researchers are particularly concerned about how such technology could be used in authoritarian countries.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

The way the schools had been run was "authoritarian" and "cruel", some said.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

His first name is Josef and they call him Uncle Joe, because he has a mustache and an Eastern European accent and is authoritarian in his opinions.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

Soon after, wannabe authoritarians attack the comedians, essayists, playwrights and poets.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026

Thanks to Judge Charles Ouslander for his asylum ruling, which shows the U.S. can still be a beacon for liberty and a refuge for dissidents from the world’s cruel authoritarians.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026

“It also sends a strong message to authoritarians around the world that the free world remains united,” he said.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2023

She said it was "important that people can hear what I have to say", adding that she is "standing up to authoritarians who want to silence debate".

From BBC ● May 30, 2023

We are not authoritarians, but we must be organizers.

From Violence and the Labor Movement by Robert Hunter