Globally (Ir)Responsible Leadership : Viewpoints on the Current Political Leadership Debate

Abstract

In this general article, I want to set forth some phenomena of contemporary politics, and theoretical concepts and discussions that are connected with them. Relevant topics are related to the conflicting tendencies of the modern world. Not least with and because of the Ukraine crisis. This is why it is important to bring up points presented in the following treatment. Following themes will be considered: populism and ethics, ideology and politics, bad faith and ideology, propaganda and persuasion, putinism as an ideology, Trumpian power and charisma. In the end of the article some conclusions will be put forth.