Some scholars argue that people who fear "chaos" or uncertainty are more likely to prefer the perceived stability of a strongman leader.
Modern authoritarianism often doesn't start with a violent coup; it frequently begins through "democratic backsliding," where an elected leader slowly dismantles democratic institutions. authoritarian
Many use divisive "us-against-them" language, claiming to be the only ones who can save "real" citizens from an "elite" threat. Some scholars argue that people who fear "chaos"
