Power Grab essays

The autocoup, move for move

Nine countries watched an elected leader try this. Most finished the job. One was stopped cold, one got voted out—and both of those lessons cut close to home. Start with the overview, then pick a country.

Overview

Power Grab Atlas

The autocoup, charted: two centuries of elected leaders who used the state to entrench themselves against removal—and how each attempt ended.

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Also: the Autocoup Glossary — a living reference for the recurring terms across the site.