How tyrants fall

An episode of the Iran: The Latest podcast, hosted by The Telegraph, titled "How tyrants fall" was published on July 31, 2024 and runs 33 minutes.

July 31, 2024 ·33m · Iran: The Latest

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Summary

The tyrant was once thought to be an endangered species. From Vladimir Putin to Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, there is a new generation of leaders for life. But are they as strong as they look? Marcel Dirsus has written a book looking at that exact question. How tyrants fall. Is there a way to help them along the way? And is it always a good idea to do so?ContributorsRoland OliphantMarcel Dirsus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The tyrant was once thought to be an endangered species. From Vladimir Putin to Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, there is a new generation of leaders for life. But are they as strong as they look? Marcel Dirsus has written a book looking at that exact question. How tyrants fall. Is there a way to help them along the way? And is it always a good idea to do so?

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Roland Oliphant

Marcel Dirsus

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