This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.
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Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.
Fascist regimes are also typically organized around a charismatic leader—and form social and political cultures centered on that leader, who is taken to be the violent and powerful protector of the nation.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
The same dynamic is now widely observed in universities, where hiring and professional advancement practices have produced increasingly uniform ideological cultures even without explicit political litmus tests.
National and international publics relate directly to these leaders, who set the tone for international relations with their actions, their statements, and their preferences.
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