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The Unpredictability of Single Person Regimes
Single person regimes like that of Xi Jinping and Putin remain unpredictable as even insiders are unaware of the leader's thoughts and decisions. This unpredictability poses challenges for the West, especially when distractions like elections and conflicts arise, creating opportunities for regimes to make strategic moves while the focus is elsewhere.