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Weaponized Incompetence

This guide analyzes how authoritarian regimes use deliberate incompetence, corruption, and suppression of dissent to maintain control, leading to systemic decay in governance, economies, and public health. It provides case studies and strategic insights for activists, analysts, and resistance groups.

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Designed to be printed and distributed. Published August 31, 2026.

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