COVID-19 will embolden autocrats

As countries enact restrictions to deal with COVID-19, some leaders are using the crisis to their advantage

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  • Authoritarian consolidation
  • Political opportunists
  • Curbing criticism
  • Domestic checks and balances
  • International response

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