Putin and The Age of The Strongman, with Gideon Rachman
Intelligence Squared
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The Rise of Strongman Politics
This chapter examines the characteristics of strongman leaders and the personality-driven politics that fuel their rise across various nations. It explores how these figures employ nostalgia, nationalism, and the creation of enemy narratives to consolidate power, particularly in response to the perceived failures of globalist liberal democracy. Additionally, the chapter delves into the misinterpretations of global leaders like Putin, Erdogan, and Modi, reflecting the broader trends towards authoritarianism in contemporary politics.
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