How to Defeat a Totalitarian Ideology: The Lessons from the Fall of Communism

Abstract

The framework for defeating a totalitarian ideology has five components and applies to the defeat of future totalitarian ideologies. First, identify ideological inconsistencies that are vulnerable to subversion. Second, form an effective alliance with those aligned to defeat the ideology against those that embrace the ideology. Third, undermine the ideology by exposing the inconsistencies to subvert its legitimacy. Fourth, provide an alternative system to replace the existing one. Fifth, and finally, develop a sense of confidence within the people that the alternative system is delivering what it promises.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 2016
Accession Number
AD1176372

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  • Matthew D. Utley

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