Donald Trump and the worrying rise of political strongmen: Max Hastings

Donald Trump and the worrying rise of political strongmen: Max Hastings

From Xi Jinping to Donald Trump, modern strongmen echo the dark allure of 1930s fascism, capitalizing on public dissatisfaction and historical amnesia.
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In this incisive piece by Max Hastings, the global trend of democratic disillusionment is explored, revealing a disturbing surge in authoritarianism. From Xi Jinping to Donald Trump, modern strongmen echo the dark allure of 1930s fascism, capitalizing on public dissatisfaction and historical amnesia. The text delves into history's grim warnings, contrasting today's populist enthusiasm for autocrats with the catastrophic consequences of past dictatorships. The article highlights a worrying Pew Research Center finding: a significant decline in confidence in democratic institutions, raising alarms about the future of global governance.

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By Max Hastings

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