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The scenario reveals a base dilemma: modernization, while essential for progress, could inadvertently pave the way for your own demise. This complex relationship is encapsulated in the struggles faced by Kim Jong-un in North Korea as he grapples with similar internal tensions.
The Complexity of Revolutions
Revolutions rarely adhere to the linear narrative of the oppressed rising against the oppressor. Historical investigations, alongside the U.S. military’s writings, highlight numerous causes that predicate revolutions: socioeconomic instability, alienation, elite infighting, international support, and systemic injustice. Each of these factors heavily relies on the interplay of modernization and dictator governance.