Around the world, elected strongmen are using a modern set of tactics to erode democracy from within. In this episode, we unpack the strategies of leaders like Trump, Modi, Bukele, Erdoğan, and Orbán. From their disruptive style and dominance of digital media to their use of compelling storytelling and diversion tactics, we explore how their playbook is being replicated across the globe.
Salil Shetty is the former Secretary General of Amnesty International, the former head of ActionAid International, and the Vice President of Open Society. He currently serves as the co-chair of the Democracy Hub.
Umanzor López-Baltodano is a Nicaraguan political scientist and part of the Democracy Hub team.
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Executive production: Agustina Manuele
Production: Denise Menache
Audio recording and processing: Manuel Clemente, Chuco Sounds
Editing: Andy Cukier