Deluded and defective: The leadership failings of Trump, Netanyahu, Khamenei and Putin

Daily Maverick | 15.03.2026 18:02
The world is now witnessing two devastating wars of choice – the Ukrainian conflict, now in its fifth year, and the newest outbreak of fighting in the Middle East: the US and Israel against Iran. Both demonstrate flawed, deeply dangerous strategic choices amplified by equally flawed leadership styles, seemingly taking place without regard to any harms for the rest of the world.