Walker Larson

journalist

Walker Larson is an American journalist, author, and former literature and history professor from Wisconsin. He has gained attention for his analysis of totalitarian regimes and the stages through which they rise to power. In his recent work, he identifies five key stages of totalitarianism, drawing on historical examples such as the Jacobin Terror in France, Bolshevism in Russia, and the rise of Nazism in Germany. Larson's observations highlight the patterns of societal unrest that totalitarian movements exploit to gain control, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these dynamics to prevent the resurgence of oppressive regimes.