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Authoritarianism is a political system characterized by the rejection of political plurality, the use of strong central power to preserve the political status quo, and reductions in democracy, separation of powers, civil liberties, and the rule of law.
Communist party rule has been criticized as authoritarian or totalitarian for suppressing and killing political dissidents and social classes (so-called "enemies of the people"), religious persecution, ethnic cleansing, forced collectivization, and use of forced labor in concentration camps.
Anti-authoritarianism is opposition to authoritarianism, [1] which is defined as "a form of social organisation characterised by submission to authority", [2] "favoring complete obedience or subjection to authority as opposed to individual freedom". [3] Anti-authoritarians usually believe in full equality before the law and strong civil liberties.
Let’s be clear: Authoritarianism is having its moment. The rise is a boon to those who wrest power away from democratically elected leaders. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro lost an election ...
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The American neoclassical economist Milton Friedman argued that the absence of a free market economy under socialism would inevitably lead to an authoritarian political regime. Friedman's view was shared by Friedrich Hayek , who also believed that capitalism is a precondition for freedom to flourish in a nation state.
[1] [2] During the Cold War, the U.S. backed anti-communist governments that were authoritarian, and were often unable or unwilling to promote modernization. [3] U.S. officials have been accused of collaborating with oppressive and anti-democratic governments to secure their military bases in Central America , Africa , Asia , and the Middle East .