Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a historian and professor at New York University, specializing in the study of authoritarian regimes and propaganda. She is the author of 'Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present' and is recognized for her insights into the tactics used by contemporary authoritarian leaders, including Donald Trump, to cultivate a cult of personality and manipulate public perception.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 15,538 | $82,000 | 71$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,137 | 36 | $6,900 | 6$ |
| Totals | 2 | 17,953,705 | 15,574 | $88,900 | 77$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guatemala:
Ben-Ghiat suggested that Trump likely felt slighted for not being included in the meeting with the autocrats.
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Liechtenstein:
Ben-Ghiat suggested that Trump's feelings of being overlooked at the summit contributed to his inflammatory reactions.
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United States:
Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat wrote that the ultimate aim of Trump’s domestic deployments is to habituate Americans to see militarized cities as normal.
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United Kingdom:
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a history professor at New York University and scholar on fascist and authoritarian movements, says the rhetoric coming from the Trump administration is 'an authoritarian trick'.
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Pakistan:
Ruth Ben-Ghiat emphasizes the importance of media literacy and education about the dangers of populist leaders.
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France:
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is an American historian who has commented on the fascist nature of Trump's politics.
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Argentina:
Ruth Ben-Ghiat commented on the situation, warning of a cult around an authoritarian leader.
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Spain:
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is from New York University and published 'Strongmen' in 2020.
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India:
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a professor of history at New York University who commented on the anti-MAGA movement.
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Honduras:
Ruth Ben-Ghiat stated that Trump's actions embolden foreign leaders who know there will be no consequences.
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