Dictators fall when they're overconfident; they stay in power when they're paranoid. — Masha Gessen Copy Share Image
To understand why dictators fall, it helps to recognise factors that produce a perfect anti-dictatorial storm. Barring missteps such as those that led to Gaddafi's undoing, a dictator's survival can be at risk because of newness in office, poor health,… — Bruce Bueno de Mesquita Copy Share Image
