Compare and contrast the importance of the use of force on the emergence of two authoritarian states, each from a different region.

Candidates will give an account of the similarities and differences between the use of force on the emergence of two authoritarian states referring to both throughout. The two states must be from different regions, but they may or may not have been contemporaneous with each other. Examples of the use of force may predate the timeframe, but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may refer to force used against opposing parties or rivals for power; the use of force against citizens to ensure compliance; the forced removal of dissidents. While other relevant factors, such as the promise of political reform, solutions to economic problems, improved economic conditions, appeals to nationalism, may be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the issue raised in the question.