Public project · evidence-led · continuously updated

Documenting the people who enable authoritarian power.

DictatorsNetwork focuses on enablers: individuals and organizations who provide money, logistics, legal cover, lobbying, propaganda, surveillance technology, or sanctions-evasion support. Claims are written with attribution and labeled by status (reported / alleged / sanctioned / convicted).

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Profiles

People · companies · intermediaries

Networks

Relationships · roles · timelines

Sources

Court records · sanctions · reports · media

Starting scope: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan. Coverage expands over time.

Focus Countries

PHASE 1

Turkey Starting coverage

Initial dataset will include enablers, affiliated organizations, and source-linked claims.
Azerbaijan Starting coverage

Initial dataset will include enablers, affiliated organizations, and source-linked claims.
Turkmenistan Starting coverage

Initial dataset will include enablers, affiliated organizations, and source-linked claims.

Core Labels

CLARITY

Reported — stated by credible sources
Alleged — claimed, not established in court
Sanctioned — listed by an official authority
Convicted — confirmed by a court decision

Method

NO-SOURCE, NO-CLAIM

We separate what is known from what is alleged. Claims are written in attribution form (e.g., “According to …”) and linked to sources whenever possible. We do not publish private personal data (doxxing).

Each claim links to one or more sources.
Timelines show when roles and relationships occurred.
Updates are tracked; meaningful changes receive a note.
Corrections and responses are published when provided.

Corrections & Responses

ACCOUNTABILITY

If you believe something is inaccurate, provide a clear explanation and source material. A public correction log will be added as the dataset goes live.