Podcast
Oct 2025
From Authoritarianism to Violence
Authoritarian regimes around the world continue to silence dissent, shrink civic space, and resort to violence when their…
Authoritarian regimes often twist laws to serve power, not people. They justify repression in the name of security, silence critics under legal cover, and dismantle freedoms that laws should protect. These realities shape the daily lives of millions living under authoritarianism and extremism.
Dr. Fereydoon Rahmani, in our latest scholarly podcast with WAEN, has unpacked these dynamics in detail.