Authoritarian regimes often justify their control over citizens through narratives of national security and stability. Such governments may claim that strict measures—like censorship, surveillance, and limited political freedoms—are necessary to maintain order and protect the nation from internal and external threats. This rhetoric can be used to legitimize human rights abuses and suppress dissent. By instilling fear and portraying dissenters as threats to societal stability, regimes aim to maintain their grip on power while downplaying the importance of democratic governance and civil liberties.