John Iduh Blog

Across continents, the political climate is shifting. What once appeared as a slow erosion of democratic norms has now become a visible global trend — the resurgence of authoritarianism cloaked in democratic language. From the United States to Israel, Nigeria, Russia, and parts of Asia and Latin America, a new political order is emerging — one where power is concentrated, dissent is silenced, and institutions are repurposed to serve the ambitions of a few. 1. The Rising Wave of Authoritarianism In recent years, strongmen politics has made a dramatic comeback. Leaders such as Donald Trump in the United States, Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, Vladimir Putin in Russia, and Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Nigeria represent distinct societies yet display strikingly similar governance patterns — centralization of authority, populist rhetoric, and a deep mistrust of opposition voices. This pattern is not confined to one region. In several Asian and Latin American countries, governments have adopted polici...

Friendship is part of it—but it’s mutual forward motion that truly transforms a group. A cohort isn’t just a gathering of like-minded people; it’s a shared journey built on trust, respect, and collective growth. When a group moves in sync, each member finds the courage to build something that matters—not just for themselves, but for the world. Fifteen years ago, said he hosted a three-day seminar in my office for twelve women. That small gathering became the FeMBA cohort—a living, breathing network of purpose and momentum.  "Last week, I attended their reunion. My role had been small; I simply lit the first spark. They carried the flame", he ssid Entrepreneurship isn’t only about building big companies or chasing profit. It’s about solving problems, creating leverage, and daring to build something larger than yourself. When people embrace this mindset together, possibility and optimism multiply. The internet gives us access to millions of people with a click—but often, that a...

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