Marcel Dirsus
Marcel Dirsus is a prominent political scientist known for his research on authoritarian regimes and the dynamics of power. He authored the book 'How Tyrants Fall: And How Nations Survive', which delves into the factors leading to the downfall of dictators and the impact of their governance on national stability. Dirsus's work analyzes the psychological and political strategies employed by autocrats to maintain control, as well as the circumstances that lead to their inevitable decline. His insights provide valuable context for understanding the vulnerabilities of dictatorial leadership in the face of popular dissent and internal challenges.
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Marcel Dirsus is a political scientist who highlights factors that could influence the extradition of Bashar al-Asad.
Asyl für Diktatoren wie Bashar al-Asad
Switzerland· 2025-12-01
Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University non-resident fellow Marcel Dirsus said the government would tread very carefully.
Germany split over troop deployment
Taiwan· 2025-08-22
Marcel Dirsus explains why the regime change remains an illusion in the context of the Israeli-Iranian conflict.
warum der Regime-Change eine Illusion bleibt – NZZ GeopolitikSwitzerland· 2025-07-09
Marcel Dirsus delves into the vulnerabilities of authoritarian regimes and explores strategies for their dismantling.
How dictators fall: Expert reveals vulnerabilities of tyrannical regimes - The Front Page
New Zealand· 2025-05-19
Marcel Dirsus is a political scientist who authored the book 'How Tyrants Fall: And How Nations Survive'.
¿Cómo caen los dictadores? Un libro ofrece pistas al respecto
Venezuela· 2025-04-13
