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How tyrants fall

Battle Lines

CHAPTER

Political Succession in Authoritarian Regimes

This chapter examines the challenges of political succession in authoritarian regimes, with Sudan as a focal point for the consequences of power struggles. It also discusses the implications of political assassination as a strategy to eliminate dictators, weighing its potential immediate benefits against the risks of chaos in the aftermath.

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