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Why do some people vote for authoritarian leaders? New evidence from 5,000 participants across 25 countries suggests that: People's preference for authoritarian & dominant leaders increases when they perceive more conflict (especially intergroup conflict) in their society. tinyurl.com/nxx2w2sk

Cross-cultural evidence that intergroup conflict heightens preferences for dominant leaders: A 25-country study

Across societies and across history, seemingly dominant, authoritarian leaders have emerged frequently, often rising to power based on widespread popu…

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