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Iran and China as Paper Tigers

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

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The Fragile State of Authoritarian Leadership: Historical Insights and Contemporary Implications

This chapter explores the psychological strategies used by oppressive leaders and their historical outcomes, with comparisons to figures like Eichmann and Goering. It also examines current political dynamics in China, particularly Xi Jinping's vulnerable position within the Communist Party and the historical lessons that illustrate the perils faced by authoritarian figures.

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