Characteristics of Military Junta: Rule by military officers, Suspension of constitution, Suppression of political opposition, Control over media, Use of force to maintain order, Lack of accountability.

Characteristics of Authoritarianism: Centralized power, Limited political pluralism, Repression of dissent, Absence of free and fair elections, Weak or subservient judiciary, State control over economy and society.

Often justifies its rule by claiming to restore order and stability or protect national unity.

Relies heavily on propaganda and censorship to control public narrative.

Frequently leads to human rights abuses, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings.

Can be totalitarian seeking to control all aspects of public and private life or less intrusive.

International community often imposes sanctions and diplomatic isolation on such regimes.

Characteristics of Military Junta: Rule by military officers, Suspension of constitution, Suppression of political opposition, Control over media, Use of force to maintain order, Lack of accountability.

Characteristics of Authoritarianism: Centralized power, Limited political pluralism, Repression of dissent, Absence of free and fair elections, Weak or subservient judiciary, State control over economy and society.

Often justifies its rule by claiming to restore order and stability or protect national unity.

Relies heavily on propaganda and censorship to control public narrative.

Frequently leads to human rights abuses, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings.

Can be totalitarian seeking to control all aspects of public and private life or less intrusive.

International community often imposes sanctions and diplomatic isolation on such regimes.