A weak state and the quest to undermine the judiciary put all of us at risk

Social discontent can fuel the rise of dangerous populist demagogues, writes Mike Siluma

27 February 2022 - 00:00

By Mike Siluma

At its zenith, the disorder borne of an enfeebled state will culminate in the emergence of populist demagogues who offer fantastical but facile solutions to society’s complex and difficult problems, writes Mike Siluma.

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