A Wake-up Call for Local Tyrants

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November 27, 2003 7:00PM EST | Commentary

A Wake-up Call for Local Tyrants

Turnover in Georgia

The dramatic but peaceful transfer of power in Georgia on Sunday must be rattling repressive leaders all across
the region. The danger now is that governments in Central Asia and the Caucasus may step up political
repression to head off a similar scenario.

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