Video Recording Now Available: Understanding Dictatorship

Dear Arlington friends and neighbors,

In case you missed it, the video recording of this event is now available on our YouTube channel!

Click the button below to watch an informative talk by Dr. Valerie Sperling entitled Understanding Dictatorship: Lessons from Russia. As a Professor of Political Science at Clark University, Dr. Sperling teaches courses in comparative politics, including Russian politics, revolution, globalization, and democracy.

The Arlington Human Rights Commission hosted this event as we recognize the challenges facing our American democracy and Constitution. The Commission has committed to promote understanding and actions to preserve the foundations of our American ideals. Please note that the recording was cut before the audience participation segment to protect the privacy of audience members.

Watch the Video

Additional Materials:

• Authoritarianism Checklist (PDF)

• Understanding Dictatorship Reading List (PDF)

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