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Putin and The Age of The Strongman, with Gideon Rachman

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The Simplistic Allure of Authoritarian Rhetoric

This chapter investigates the link between dogmatism and authoritarianism in political discourse, highlighting how leaders favor simple, drastic solutions to complex issues. It features examples like Brexit and other policies, demonstrating the allure of moral clarity in their rhetoric.

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