The fragile dictator : counterintelligence pathologies in authoritarian states / Blake W. Mobley and Carl A. Wege.

Author/creator Mobley, Blake W. author.
Other author Wege, Carl author.
Format Book
PublicationLanham : Lexington Books, [2023]
Descriptionxii, 143 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- The authoritarian worldview -- New wine in old bottles: Authoritarian norms and resistance under the secret police -- Digital authoritarianism and its pathologies -- The pathologies of authoritarian reach -- The fragile dictator: Counterintelligence vulnerabilities of the authoritarian model.
Abstract "This book examines digital mass surveillance in authoritarian regimes, highlighting the role of security services. It argues that globalization hasn't diminished dictatorships, and urges Western countries to adopt new strategies to counter digitally-enhanced authoritarianism, which poses a growing challenge to liberal democracies"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 135-138) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Wege, Carl. Fragile dictator Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2023] 9781666938135
LCCN 2023028487
ISBN9781666938128
ISBN1666938122 hardcover ; acid-free paper
ISBNelectronic book

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