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Authoritarianism

The Politics of Fear: How Right-Wing Leaders Weaponize Anxiety to Divide—and Rule

Fear is no longer a symptom of right-wing politics—it’s the core strategy. From race-baiting and media outrage to conspiracy-driven distrust in democracy, this article exposes how fear is weaponized for profit and power—and what it will take to dismantle it.