Authoritarian Leaders and Followers
The source code of democracy
Field notes from 2026
The never-ending appeal of the magic man
Complex problems call for complex solutions. Oh well.
Why authoritarians love—and hate—an apology
One of the many things we can expect in the next four years is a lot of sputtering demands for apologies for the last four years.
The twist ending of history
On the strange, seductive lure of authoritarianism.
A brief history of temporary dictatorships
The best time to learn how authoritarianism works is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.