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North Korea under the Kim dynasty
A hereditary dictatorship with nuclear ambitions, severe censorship, and a state ideology of Juche.
Ba'athist Iraq under Saddam Hussein
Sought Arab unity and socialism. Notorious for use of chemical weapons against Kurds and authoritarian governance.
Francoist Spain
A conservative, authoritarian regime supportive of Catholicism and nationalism. Suppressed regional cultures and languages.
The Taliban's Afghanistan (1996-2001, 2021-present)
An Islamic fundamentalist group enforcing strict Sharia law. They are known for the oppression of women and the destruction of cultural heritage sites.
Fascist Italy under Mussolini
Characteristics include the corporate state, propaganda, and militarism. Cultivated the myth of Mussolini as 'Il Duce'.
Pinochet's Chile
A military dictatorship with neoliberal economic reforms. Known for human rights violations and Chicago Boys' influence.
Nazi Germany under Hitler
Marked by fascist ideology, anti-Semitism, and aggressive expansionism. The Holocaust and World War II were central events.
Khmer Rouge's Cambodia
Led by Pol Pot, this regime aimed for an agrarian socialist society. Resulted in the Cambodian genocide and forced labor camps.
Hoxha's Albania
Characterized by extreme isolationism, Stalinist purges, and the construction of numerous bunkers throughout the country.
Ceaușescu's Romania
Noted for severe austerity measures, grandiose projects, and the Securitate secret police. Ended with the 1989 revolution.
Castro's Cuba
A communist state that survived the Cold War. Known for its healthcare system, literacy campaigns, and resistance to US influence.
Stalin's Soviet Union
Characterized by centralized control, a command economy, and repression of dissent. Responsible for mass purges and the Great Terror.
Gaddafi's Libya
A revolutionary socialist state with direct democracy ideals according to the Green Book. Gaddafi's rule was marked by the support of international terrorism.
Mao's People's Republic of China
Featured collectivization, the Cultural Revolution, and strong ideological control. Led to famine and the persecution of intellectuals.
Tito's Yugoslavia
A socialist state with a non-aligned foreign policy. Promoted 'Brotherhood and Unity' among diverse ethnic groups.
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