History
Political uses of constitutional amendments in hybrid regimes
Quick fact
In 2020, Russia’s constitutional amendments reset presidential term limits, allowing Vladimir Putin to potentially stay in power until 2036—while the change was approved in a national vote that was criticized as a formality.
Why this is interesting
You’ve heard of leaders who change the rules to stay in power. But did you know that in many countries, they use the very constitution—the highest law—to do it, and the world often says “it’s legal”?