For years, critics — from political rivals to international observers — have drawn troubling parallels between former President Trump and authoritarian leaders, citing his rhetoric and his effort to ...

And he may have just shown his hand.

In recent times, the world has borne witness to heinous acts of violence and aggression committed by authoritarian regimes. The actions of Hamas in Israel, supported by Iran, and Russia’s activities ...

Three stages of autocratic transformation My analysis of stages of autocratization and democratization draws on a conceptual framework formalized by Hungarian political scientists Bálint Madlovics and ...

Jonas Gamso does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

The Oxford dictionary defines “demagogue” as “a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.” Merriam ...

President Donald Trump began his second presidential term with an autocratic offensive aimed at consolidating power in his hands while bending public and private institutions to his will. But 10 ...

As Ray Dalio, founder of the largest hedge fund in the world, writes in his book of management principles: “Even the most benevolent leaders are prone to becoming more autocratic, if for no other ...

When autocratic rulers have access to modern arms that are both fast and accurate at long ranges, it allows them to suppress protests and riots more effectively and at a lower cost. Now a large study ...

Source: Kane I. Lynch, used with permission. As a psychologist familiar with leadership research and theory, I believe that Donald Trump exhibits the characteristics of an autocratic leader. Simply ...

With defense appropriations season in full swing on Capitol Hill, offering Turkey military aid would only reward President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s threats against Washington’s allies, strain NATO’s ...