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The article by Arch Puddington discusses the strategies and tactics used by modern authoritarians to undermine democracy. Key people mentioned include Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The methods discussed include propaganda, repression of civil society, and manipulation of elections. The article concludes that while authoritarianism has been on the rise in recent years, it is still possible to defend and promote democracy around the world.