The strange allure of the strongman leader
Authoritarians and autocrats continue to flourish despite a long parade of inadequacy. Can liberal democracy strike back?
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Authoritarians and autocrats continue to flourish despite a long parade of inadequacy. Can liberal democracy strike back?
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