If you click here you will get to a CNN article suggesting that the populist leaders Trump, Putin and Bolsonaro have all failed to deal with corona-virus pandemic. Is it correct, and if so is it because of their populist approach to politics. Angela Dewan writes…
“The coronavirus pandemic could have been a moment of glory for the world’s populist leaders. This is a period of heightened fear and anxiety — emotions that typically allow them to thrive. Instead, some populists are finding themselves powerless against the outbreaks ravaging their countries. The US, Brazil and Russia now have the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world, and as their death tolls continue to rise, their economies are taking devastating blows. Much to their frustration, the macho leaders of these countries are finding the virus immune to their playbooks. Intimidation, fear-mongering and propaganda just aren’t working. Being guided by science, communicating transparently and long-term planning are proving the sharper tools.”
See what you think of her arguments.
Mr Kydd.
