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Belarus: Under President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994, Belarus is often referred to as "Europe's last dictatorship." Lukashenko has maintained his grip on power through rigged elections and the suppression of opposition.

Syria: President Bashar al-Assad has ruled Syria since 2000, maintaining power through a brutal civil war that started in 2011. The Assad regime is known for its severe repression of political opposition.

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy, currently under the rule of King Salman and his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Political power is concentrated in the royal family, and political opposition is not tolerated.

Iran: While Iran has elements of electoral democracy, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei holds ultimate authority over all branches of government, including the military and judiciary. The Iranian government has been accused of suppressing political dissent and violating human rights.

United Arab Emirates: The UAE is a federation of seven absolute monarchies, known as emirates. Each emirate is governed by a hereditary ruler, who holds significant power.

Venezuela: Under President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela is often described as an authoritarian regime. Maduro has been accused of undermining democratic institutions to maintain his grip on power, and the country has been in a severe economic and political crisis.

Zimbabwe: Under the rule of Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe was considered a dictatorship. Mugabe ruled from 1980 until he was ousted in 2017. His successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has also been accused of authoritarian practices.

Sudan: Sudan has a history of military dictatorships, the most recent of which was under President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted in 2019. As of my knowledge cutoff in 2021, Sudan was under a transitional government, but the situation is fluid and could have changed.

Bahrain: Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy where the King, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, holds extensive powers, including the power to appoint the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The government has faced criticism for its handling of pro-democracy protests and its treatment of political opposition.

Egypt: Egypt has been ruled by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi since 2014, who has been accused of severe human rights abuses and suppression of political opposition.

Nicaragua: Under President Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua is often described as an authoritarian regime. Ortega, a former revolutionary leader, has been accused of undermining democratic institutions to stay in power.

Kazakhstan: Nursultan Nazarbayev ruled Kazakhstan from its independence in 1991 until 2019, during which it was considered an authoritarian regime. His hand-picked successor, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has continued similar practices.