They sowed wind and reaped a whirlwind: an inquiry into the origin and nature of “revanchist leadership”

What is it about?

Revanchist leadership may be considered a distinct style of political leadership, with specific defining elements, a so called ‘DNA’ and modus operandi of its own, that emerges and grows gradually, when enabling historical and mass psychological contexts are present. It drives on the exploitation of feelings of anxiety, magnifies the idea of victimhood and fuels a national purpose of revenge. Revanchist leadership is a threat to international peace and security.

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