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The Slippery Slope of Authoritarianism – Using Human Rights to Anticipate and Prevent Conflict

As authoritarian practices expand across regions, this paper offers a set of lessons and considerations for early, effective action to prevent a slide into violent conflict.

The Slippery Slope of Authoritarianism – Using Human Rights to Anticipate and Prevent Conflict
November 2025

Geneva Academy of International Law and Human Rights