Watch for the transition from military leadership to political dominance and the implementation of total surveillance. Availability: Stream via the PBS website or YouTube .
Every leader, regardless of how tyrannical, depends on a "winning coalition" of supporters.
The first episode of this series examines the rise and rule of , the founder of North Korea.
Frequently centers on Kim Jong-il or Napoleon (Part 1: The Humble Corsican).
Keep your "Essentials" group small and keep them well-compensated to ensure loyalty. Option 3: Real Dictators (Podcast)