"Authoritarian resilience" refers to the ability of an authoritarian regime to sustain its power and adapt without undergoing significant political transformation. Such regimes may employ various tactics, including repression, co-optation of opposition, and propaganda to maintain control. This resilience often relies on a combination of hard power, through state security apparatuses, and soft power strategies, such as projecting legitimacy or economic stability. The concept highlights the challenges that liberal democracies face in promoting democracy and human rights in regions where authoritarianism persists.