Dictatorship

A dictatorship is a form of government in which a ruler or small clique holds power with no legal opposition. In many cases, the dictator perceives their organization as being a "necessary evil" to enable political protagonists in the nation to re-establish efficient government, often in nations recovering from internal conflicts such as civil war or invasion. Dictatorship in Hebrew is דיקטטורה (dikttatura). In Spanish, it is dictadura, in French, dictature, and in German, Diktatur. Dictatorships are often characterized by the suppression of political pluralism, civil liberties, and the rule of law. They may also involve the extensive use of state propaganda and a complete control of the mass media to promote the personality and ideology of the dictator or ruling clique. Historically, dictatorships have often emerged in times of political instability, economic crisis, or following a coup d'état. Some dictatorships have been relatively benign, allowing for a degree of personal freedom and economic prosperity, while others have been notoriously oppressive, marked by widespread human rights abuses and political repression.