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Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation
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- Treisman, Daniel (Author)
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Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation
Abstract
Autocrats today are polished, appear mainstream and use the media, not overt repression or violence, to gain public support and consolidate power. They govern through a ‘spin dictatorship.’
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The Conversation
Date
2025-06-03
Accessed
10/19/25, 11:28 PM
Language
English
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Disinformation
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Worldwide
Citation
Treisman, D. (2025, June 3). Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation. The Conversation. http://theconversation.com/autocrats-dont-act-like-hitler-or-stalin-anymore-instead-of-governing-with-violence-they-use-manipulation-256665
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