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William J. Dobson
William J. Dobson is Slate’s politics and foreign affairs editor and the author of The Dictator’s Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy. You can follow him on Twitter.
Articles By William J. Dobson
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Hugo’s Victor
Why Chávez’s appointed heir, Nicolás Maduro, will win Venezuela’s presidential election, even though the country’s a wreck.
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The Ghost of Hugo Chávez
How his economically disastrous, politically effective ideology will haunt the country he ruined.
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What Mubarak Got Right
The former dictator predicted Egypt’s descent into chaos—because he planned it.
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Putin the Pitiful
He came to power promising a stronger Russia. Now he leads a petty regime that picks on orphans.
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Lessons From the 2012 Election
What we learned about politics from the Obama-Romney race.
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Hugo Chávez’s Final Act
Why his victory means Venezuela will get much worse before it gets better.
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The Chick-fil-A Gabfest
Listen to Slate's show about Mitt Romney’s European adventure, Ted Cruz’s win in Texas, and the Chick-fil-A controversy.
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The Post-Solstice, Dictator Will Crush You Now Gabfest
Listen to Slate's show about the Mitt Romney’s religion; Will Dobson’s new book, The Dictator’s Learning Curve; and UVA President Teresa Sullivan’s ouster.
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How To Make a Revolution
Every revolution is unique. But the men and women who brought down Slobodan Milošević are willing to show you how.
