For example, Stalin's Great Purges not only removed capable officials but created a culture where mediocrity thrived, as loyalty to the regime became the only metric for advancement.
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The decisions of such leaders frequently have disastrous consequences for society, causing immense suffering for populations stripped of political rights and silenced by fear.
In this article, we explore how and why authoritarian regimes promote disastrous leadership, the toll it takes on society, and why this pattern is both inevitable and self-destructive.
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