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Dictator’s sinister observation post? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

eyrie

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This clue could be a double definition.

'dictator's' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'sinister observation post?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for eyrie that I've seen before include "elevated position" , "Bird's nest" , "point of observation" , "High spot" , "Bird of prey's high nest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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