DictatorsNetwork

Public project · source-backed · updated continuously

Documenting the people who enable authoritarian power.

DictatorsNetwork focuses on enablers: individuals and organizations who provide money, logistics, legal cover, lobbying, propaganda, surveillance tech, or sanctions evasion support to authoritarian regimes. Every claim is meant to be tied to a source and clearly labeled by status (reported / alleged / sanctioned / convicted).

Browse profiles (soon) Browse cases (soon) How we document

Profiles

People · companies · intermediaries

Networks

Relationships · roles · timelines

Sources

Court records · sanctions · reports · media

Starting scope: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan. Coverage will expand 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 aim to 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 avoid publishing private personal data (doxxing).

Each claim links to one or more sources.
Timelines show when roles/relationships occurred.
Updates are tracked; meaningful changes get a note.
We publish corrections and responses 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.