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Paranoia politics: a Tunisian lesson in demagoguery

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Fear as a Political Weapon

This chapter examines how fear is used as a political strategy to manipulate public sentiment and foster division, particularly in the context of contemporary Tunisia and the rise of demagoguery. It also discusses the growing trend of Americans wanting to emigrate post-Trump's election, illustrated through personal stories of two individuals who made the decision to leave the U.S.

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