Consolidating Power and the Common Enemy

Consolidating power is a common tactic to enact change quickly despite diplomatic obstacles./nCreating a common enemy is a timeless and universal dynamic to bring a country together amidst internal disputes./nShared hatred of an out-group can temporarily substitute for shared love of an in-group./nThe speaker is curious whether anything unexpected occurred over the last two years or if the current situation is unique.

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