Is your country at risk of becoming a dictatorship? Here's how to know

["No country is immune to oppression and dictatorship."]( [View e-mail in browser.]( [TED]( February 28, 2019 Today's TED Talk Is your country at risk of becoming a dictatorship? Here's how to know 11:18 minutes · TEDWomen 2018 Farida Nabourema has dedicated her life to fighting the military regime in Togo, Africa's oldest autocracy. She's learned two truths along the way: no country is destined to be oppressed -- and no country is immune to dictatorship. But how can you tell if you're at risk before it happens? In a stirring talk, Nabourema shares the four key signs of a dictatorship, along with the secret to defiance for those living within an oppressive system. [Watch now »]( Playlist of the Day [The power of the individual voice]( The power of the individual voice It only takes one voice to create change. Be inspired to take action through these talks by brave and passionate individuals. [Watch »]( 10 talks · Total run time 2:49:47 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Take an intentional walk -- and experience your community in a whole new way Try these five strategies to step out of your routine and wake up to the life around you, says urban explorer Eugene Quinn. [Read more »]( Download the TED app [App store]( [Google Play]( You are receiving this email because you've subscribed to our mailing list. You might also like our [weekly emails]( compiling all the week’s TED Talks in one handy mailing. Copyright © 2019 TED, All rights reserved. You're receiving the TED Talks daily email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. (Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: ) Our mailing address is: TED 330 Hudson Street 12th FloorNew York, NY 10013 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [view email in browser](