sort of

to some (great or small) extent; "it was rather cold"; "the party was rather nice"; "the knife is rather dull"; "I rather regret that I cannot attend"; "Hes rather good at playing the cello"; "he is kind of shy"

I have visited fascist countries during this sort of rule, and we have some knowledge now of what is happening in certain countries.

I have visited fascist countries during this sort of rule, and we have some knowledge now of what is happening in certain countries.