- Cynical leaders are using nationalism to win and abuse power.
- Leaders like Kais Saied in Tunisia fabricate threats to rally support and deflect blame.
- Nationalism creates fear and suspicion of outsiders, leading to misrule and corruption.
- There is a statistical correlation between nationalism and corruption.
- Nationalist leaders use simple, emotive slogans to gain power and erode checks and balances.
How cynical leaders are whipping up nationalism to win and abuse power
Hatemongers often erode checks on misrule and corruption | Briefing
