Demonstrations Thin End of Wedge in Iran, China
Authoritarian governments shaken in Beijing, Tehran
Demonstrations work. Ideologically driven authoritarian government are hard nuts to crack. Fear of the consequences of losing power ensures ruthlessness. Yet once a crack appears the whole shell cam splinter with a speed which may surprise. Two such potential candidates for cracking have appeared in recent weeks as popular anger against one aspect or a…
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