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How long do dictatorships last?

Joseph Stalin on soviet flag — Long reign of terror ... Joseph Stalin clocked up a quarter-century of tyranny. Photograph: Alamy

How many years do dictators usually remain in power? Is their time intrinsically limited by the nature of the job?

John Loader, West Witton, North Yorks

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