Stirring up hatred to maintain power is dangerous. But in Tunisia it is working
image: Getty ImagesThe president is using racist hate-mongering as both a rallying tool and a distraction mechanism. It is the oldest trick in the autocrat playbook and it is proving effective. Why are some Americans flocking to start new lives in Europe (10:36)? And, a tribute to a Ukrainian pilot who made the case for his country to get F-16 fighter jets (18:03).For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceofferRuntime: 25 min
The president is using racist hate-mongering as both a rallying tool and a distraction mechanism. It is the oldest trick in the autocrat playbook and it is proving effective. Why are some Americans flocking to start new lives in Europe (10:36)? And, a tribute to a Ukrainian pilot who made the case for his country to get F-16 fighter jets (18:03).
For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
Runtime: 25 min
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