Natasha Lindstadt
Professor of government at the University of Essex and expert on authoritarian regimes, providing analysis on how leaders manufacture crises to amass power.
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Dec 28, 2025 • 14min
The Making of an Autocrat: manufacture a crisis
Natasha Lindstaedt, a Professor of government at the University of Essex, dives into the art of crisis-manufacturing by autocrats like Trump. She explains how leaders exploit crises to consolidate power, rally support, and distract from scandals. Lindstaedt illustrates the use of scapegoats and historical examples, revealing how figures like Duterte and Erdogan have adopted similar tactics. Explore how these narratives shape public perception and enable emergency measures that bolster authoritarian rule.
Jan 20, 2025 • 25min
What does Trump's second term as US president mean for the world?
Scott Lucas, a US and international politics expert, Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow focusing on China's global perspective, and Natasha Lindstaedt, a foreign policy professor, dive into the ramifications of Donald Trump's potential second term. They discuss how his America First policy could challenge the post-World War II international order. Insights include shifts in U.S.-China relations, the complexities of Middle East politics under Trump, and broader implications for global stability and democracy, painting a vivid picture of what the world might face.
