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Gideon Rachman is the chief foreign affairs commentator for the Financial Times. Known for his deep analysis of global politics and international relations, he has written extensively on geopolitical trends and the challenges facing liberal democracy.
Known for: The Age of the Strongman: How the Cult of the Leader Threatens Democracy Around the World
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The Age of the Strongman: How the Cult of the Leader Threatens Democracy Around the World
In this incisive work, Gideon Rachman explores the global rise of authoritarian leaders and the erosion of democratic norms. He examines figures such as Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and others, analyzing how their personal power and populist appeal reshape politics and international relations. The book offers a compelling account of how strongman rule has become a defining feature of the 21st century.
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Historical Context: From Dictators to Digital Strongmen
In looking at today’s strongmen, I was struck by how modern they appear—and yet how ancient their instincts are. History offers no shortage of domineering leaders: Mussolini, Hitler, Stalin, Mao. But there is something distinct about our current cohort. Unlike the totalitarian monsters of the twenti...
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Russia Under Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin’s Russia stands as the archetype of modern strongman politics. A former KGB officer, he rose to power in 1999, promising order after the chaos of the Yeltsin years. What began as a campaign of stabilization soon hardened into a regime of control. Putin rebuilt the state by dismantling...
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About Gideon Rachman
Gideon Rachman is the chief foreign affairs commentator for the Financial Times. Known for his deep analysis of global politics and international relations, he has written extensively on geopolitical trends and the challenges facing liberal democracy.
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