by Sam Wilkin | Mar 19, 2018 | Video
Sam explains why Argentina’s century of populism and decline is relevant to countries facing a populist political challenge today. From the new book, History Repeating: Why Populists Rise and Governments Fall (Profile). Video courtesy of...
by Sam Wilkin | Mar 19, 2018 | Video
Argentina’s Juan Peron has been called the greatest populist of all time. Here, Sam explains some of his magic. From the new book, History Repeating: Why Populists Rise and Governments Fall (Profile). Video courtesy of...
by Sam Wilkin | Mar 19, 2018 | Video
Sam explains why it’s crucial to know the history of Thailand, where Thaksin Shinawatra, a billionaire businessman turned politician, behaved in ways that are uncannily reminiscent of US President Donald Trump. From the new book, History Repeating: Why Populists...
by Sam Wilkin | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog
Anyone just about recovered from the Brexit shock should spare a thought for Italy. About a decade ago, many middle-class Italians considered Silvio Berlusconi, a populist billionaire convicted of bribery and tax fraud, and known globally for his “Bunga Bunga”...
by Sam Wilkin | Jan 26, 2018 | Video
Sam explains why campaigning as a populist can sometimes pay off.
