A source of international troubleThere are several reasons personalist dictators initiate most international conflicts. In addition, personalist leaders are the type most likely to be ousted violently. Shielding the moneyIn recent decades, Western governments have aided – whether intentionally or by accident – the rise of personalist dictators in three ways. But recent research shows that increasing oil revenue facilitates the rise of personalist dictators, who are the ones largely responsible for repressing their citizens. And in 2015, the Russian military helped save Syrian president Bashar al-Assad from defeat at the hands of Syrian rebels.

Source: Libya Today April 09, 2022 21:45 UTC