Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are both using pages from the same populist playbook. Photo: Reuters
Opinion
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Asian Angle
What do Modi, Trump, Ardern and Trudeau have in common? The power of populism
- Never mind the rise of right-wing heads of state. The new breed of leader is progressive, but just as charismatic – meet the alt-populists
- Voters across Asia are likely to place their fates in the hands of these young leaders, who promise energetic and innovative governance, writes Richard Heydarian
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are both using pages from the same populist playbook. Photo: Reuters