Ciarán Dunbar gets an explanation of authoritarianism from QUB Politics Professor, Lee McGowan. 

Authoritarian states such as China, Russia, and North Korea are asserting themselves.  And even in the west, populism, fascism and hard-left politics seek to undermine representative democracy.     

What is authoritarianism and why is it gaining ground?    

The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland's top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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