"It's very hard to change the culture after decades of authoritarian rule."

In some ways, it is as if four decades of Communist rule had never occurred.

The coup was followed by nearly four decades of military rule.

This role has continued over the past four decades of military rule in the country.

During two decades of military rule, Congress had minimal authority but was kept happy with privileges.

It was nearly broke after decades of Republican rule.

How have they changed during the decades of Communist rule?

These first decades of British rule however, also saw increased economic hardship for the population.

That precipitated more than three decades of rule by military leaders.

If carried out, his decision will end nearly two decades of one-party rule.