(Strong)men Making Friends
The Bugle
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The Absurdity of Authoritarian Arrangements
This chapter humorously critiques a recent conference in China where authoritarian leaders gathered, highlighting the surreal camaraderie between figures like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The speakers explore the historical context of authoritarianism while joking about the absurdity of men only coming together for grand events rather than casual interactions. Through playful anecdotes and satirical commentary, they examine military parades as symbolic gestures in foreign policy, questioning their effectiveness in promoting genuine connections.
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