The dystopian, authoritarian nations are sticking together in an attempt to reverse global progress towards democracy and human rights.

Russia, China, Iran, North Korea. Maybe you’ll be executed for being born gay, maybe you’ll fall out a window because you shared the truth, or maybe they’ll just shoot you for trying to escape.

They continue spreading and supporting authoritarian governments in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America because they’re easier to manipulate than nations with rights and influence over their governments.

For nations that still have democracy they pollute online political discourse with misinformation and extremism. Divide and conquer.