Strongmen may claim necessity, but history proves no individual outweighs institutions or the will of the people
By Parvez Mahmood

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Trump treats norms as inconveniences, alliances as rackets, and the presidency as a personal franchise. But this bypasses buy-in and consensus, building on quicksand. When he’s gone, his changes won’t stick—history shows enduring impact needs institutions, not bluster. #InstitutionsMatter

Honest question: if leadership constantly attacks courts, media, science, and elections, how long before a country can’t agree on reality itself? That’s the real Trump-era crisis and we’re still living in it.
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Harari emphasizes the importance of institutions in building trust among strangers.
In times of rapid change, strong institutions can provide stability and guide societies through transformation.
#InstitutionsMatter