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Modern Examples of Totalitarian regimes

Conclusion

Cuba

China

  • Bit of a debate as to whether it is a totalitarian state.
  • Country Reports on Human Rights Practices have ruled it as a totalitarian state.
  • Fidel Castro would be leader for life.
  • Communist party that exercises control.

  • No freedom of speech against.
  • No other political party.
  • Freedom of the press is very limited.
  • The officials are self- appointed.
  • People have no say in country's decisions

Why is Iraq considered a totalitarian state?

Main strategies for establishing a totalitarian state:

  • Dictatorship
  • Employing only one ruling party.
  • Ruling through fear.

Saddam Hussein has constantly used all 3 in his reign of 20 years.

In addition, Saddam Hussein has also killed scholars and doctors to make his reign even more secure.

Iraq's Rule under Saddam Hussein

Summary:

  • Saddam Hussein came to power in 1979 and silenced all public opposition.
  • He ruled in a one- party dictatorship for over 20 years. Often persecuting Iraqi nationals.
  • Saddam Hussein persecuted minority groups and ruled with fear.

By: Amindu Madigasekara

Kunle

Accounts of Life in North Korea

Why is North Korea considered a totalitarian state?

  • North Korea does not tolerate any public deviation from the official line.
  • Only one TV channel.
  • Rules through a one rule party and a dictatorship.
  • Mishandling a portrait of Kim Jong- Il is considered illegal.
  • Public executions and torture are showed everyday.

North Korea: Summary

  • At first Japan controlled parts of Korea; however, they were taken away after they lost World War 2.
  • Then the Soviet Union controlled the North and USA the south. This was a significant event because it is what caused the rift between North and South Korea.
  • In 1948, USA and the Soviet Union withdrew and Kim Il- Sung ruled and established his totalitarian government.

Introduction

Difference between an authoritarian and totalitarian regime:

• An authoritarian state monopolizes power that is they have an individual leader or a dictator. However, a totalitarian state has a leader as a function.

• In addition, a totalitarian state has a charisma, a sort of appeal to the people that allows them to control their thoughts, ideals, and emotions. However, in an authoritarian state people have control over emotions and could realise that they are living an odious life

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