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Trump and the History Lesson of Roman Emperors

June 28, 2026

Some people try to compare modern leaders to past dictators. This often oversimplifies history. A stronger comparison can be made to Roman Emperors, who ruled with flashy power and personal projects. Recent events in Washington resemble ancient Rome more than anyone wants to admit. A temporary aren

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Echoes of Autocracy: Trump's Tactics and Global Strongmen

February 15, 2025

Living in China as a journalist gave a unique perspective on the current US presidency. Many Americans are confused by Trump's actions, seeing them as a chaotic mix of strange and unrelated moves. But there's a pattern to it, one that resembles the behavior of strongmen in other countries.