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Topic 6.2: The Rise of Autocracy…

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The Four Toxic Pillars of Trump’s Foreign Policy

Donald Trump’s foreign policy is built upon toxic pillars of greed, coercion, nativism, and incompetence. In Brief: The Four Pillars of the Donroe Doctrine Introduction…

The Rise of Populism: Beware of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing

Autocratic populism results in democratic backsliding. Populists leaders pose as public champions to win elections and attack democracy.

Peace in Ukraine: Trump vs. Putin

Peace planning for Ukraine is a contest between Trump’s imperial capitalism and Putin’s imperial geopolitics. Who wins? Not Ukraine. by Wayne Stelk, PhD December 2025…

Book Vibes > Fascism Rising in America: It Can Happen Here

A timely review of DiMaggio, Anthony R. (2022). Rising Fascism in America: It Can Happen Here By Wayne Stelk, PhD August 26, 2025 In Brief…

Book Vibes >  Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World

by Anne Applebaum(2024). Haiti is widely regarded as a failed state. With 200 to 300 active criminal gangs, the nation’s economy, governance, political systems, and…

Book Vibes > The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America

Unpuzzling Democracy‘s Retreat The Book In Brief In The Road to Unfreedom, Snyder examines the ideological currents, historical precedents, and political manipulations that have weakened…