At least, by TNG/DS9 they are to a degree. The Klingons held that role in TOS. The occupation of Bajor with the concentration camps reflects on WWII Germany a fair bit, plus other dictatorships. The Obsidian Order certainly stands in for the KGB, though.
Unrelated, but why does the Cardassian in the back look like Putin?
Clearer shot, top right.
You’re right, though. The big forehead, droopy eyes, mild scowl, and similar nose.
because cardassians are space russians
i was thinking that was brian thompson but he only ever played klingons
At least, by TNG/DS9 they are to a degree. The Klingons held that role in TOS. The occupation of Bajor with the concentration camps reflects on WWII Germany a fair bit, plus other dictatorships. The Obsidian Order certainly stands in for the KGB, though.