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They Called It Despotism—Now the World Sees the Full Horror By: [SEO Optimized Article – Authority & Readability Focused) In recent years, global observers have watched as long-hidden regimes have increasingly drawn international condemnation for systemic oppression labeled by many as “despotism.” Once dismissed as ideological exaggeration or foreign bias, the term has now solidified into a widespread acknowledgment of authoritarian rule’s dark realities. This shift marks a turning point: what was once debated among scholars and activists is now understood by governments, media, and citizens worldwide as an urgent humanitarian and geopolitical crisis. What Is Despotism, and Why Now?