The conversation between human and AI assistant.
When a democracy decides to elect an authoritarian regime, does democracy succeed or fail?
I think that an authoritarian regime can lead to political instability because it suppresses dissent and opposition, which can eventually lead to popular uprisings or insurgencies seeking to topple the regime. It can also lead to international conflict and diplomatic isolation as other countries may refuse to recognize the legitimacy of the regime.
Those are interesting points. Do you think there are any examples of a democracy electing an authoritarian regime, and what were the consequences of that election?