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The Politics of Repression.

The Politics of Repression: A Lecture in Oppression 101 😈 (Disclaimer: This lecture contains potentially triggering content. We'll be examining some of the darker aspects of human behavior. Think of…
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Regime Survival Strategies.

Regime Survival Strategies: A Lecture in Tyranny (and How to Spot It) 😈 (Professor A. Totalitarian, PhD, Dictator of the Department of Dubious Doctrines, stands before a lectern adorned with…
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Authoritarian Persistence.

Authoritarian Persistence: Why Dictators Don't Always Die (Politically) (Welcome, weary travelers of the political landscape! 🗺️ Grab a strong coffee ☕, because we're about to delve into the sticky, often…
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The Role of the Military in Stabilizing Regimes.

Lecture: The Military: Your Friendly Neighborhood Regime Stabilizer (Maybe?) (Slide 1: Image of a confused-looking soldier surrounded by doves and riot gear) Good morning, afternoon, or evening, aspiring strategists, political…
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Transitional Justice After Conflict.

Transitional Justice After Conflict: Let's Build a Bridge (Not a Wall!) to a Better Future 🛠️ (Lecture Style - buckle up for a ride through the bumpy terrain of post-conflict…
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Peacebuilding and Reconciliation.

Peacebuilding and Reconciliation: Let's Build Bridges, Not Walls! (A Humorous Lecture) (Welcome Music - Think upbeat reggae or something similarly feel-good!) Alright everyone, settle in, grab your metaphorical hard hats…
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The Causes of Civil War.

The Causes of Civil War: A Lecture in Organized Chaos Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Grab your metaphorical notebooks, because today we’re diving headfirst into the murky, fascinating, and…
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Political Violence: Insurgency, Revolution.

Political Violence: Insurgency & Revolution - Welcome to the Thunderdome! 🌩️ Alright, class, settle down! Put away your TikToks and caffeinated beverages. Today, we're diving headfirst into the murky, often…
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Transnational Social Movements.

Transnational Social Movements: World-Saving (and Sometimes World-Annoying) Adventures! 🌍✊ (A Lecture in Slightly Exaggerated Terms) Welcome, my budding global activists and future world-changers! 🎉 Prepare to strap yourselves in for…