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A benevolent dictatorship is a government in which an authoritarian leader exercises absolute political power over the state but is perceived to do so with regard for the benefit of the population as a whole. It stands in contrast to the decidedly malevolent stereotype of a dictator, who focuses on their supporters and their own self-interests.
A benevolent dictatorship refers to a government in which an authoritarian leader exercises absolute political power over the state but is perceived to do so with regard for the benefit of the population as a whole, standing in contrast to the decidedly malevolent stereotype of a dictator. A benevolent dictator may allow for some civil ...
Benevolent dictator for life (BDFL) is a title given to a small number of open-source software development leaders, typically project founders who retain the final say in disputes or arguments within the community.
Suharto, Indonesia's longtime dictator, embezzled up to $35 billion from his country. Idi Amin 's official title while in office as President of Uganda was 'His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the British Empire ...
Historians critical of Tito view his presidency as authoritarian [6] [7] and see him as a dictator, [8] [9] while others characterise him as a benevolent dictator. [10] He was a popular public figure both in Yugoslavia and abroad, [11] [12] and remains popular in the former countries of Yugoslavia. [13]
In addition, others have argued that his actions were necessary and vital for the country's early development. Lee has been often described a benevolent dictator who fostered social wellbeing within an illiberal democratic framework. [17] [18] Lee continues to be held in high regard by Singaporeans. [19] [20]
Gaddafi was mourned as a hero by many across sub-Saharan Africa; [47] The Daily Times of Nigeria for instance stated that while undeniably a dictator, Gaddafi was the most benevolent in a region that only knew dictatorship, and that he was "a great man that looked out for his people and made them the envy of all of Africa". [48]
In enlightened absolutism (also known as benevolent despotism), which came to prominence in 18th century Europe, absolute monarchs used their authority to institute a number of reforms in the political systems and societies of their countries. At the same time, the term was used to imply tyrannical rule.