How effective were the internal and external policies of Benito Mussolini?

Benito Mussolini's internal policies were marked by authoritarianism, promoting fascism through Propaganda, censorship, and suppression of dissent, which allowed him to consolidate power but stifled political freedoms. Externally, his aggressive expansionist policies, such as the invasion of Ethiopia and intervention in the Spanish Civil War, aimed to establish Italy as a colonial power but ultimately strained Italy's resources and led to international isolation. While these policies initially garnered domestic support, they ultimately contributed to Italy’s military failures in World War II and the regime's downfall. Overall, Mussolini's policies were effective in the short term but detrimental in the long run.