The book categorizes people into the Interchangeables (nominal electorate), Influentials (real electorate), and Essentials (winning coalition). Study Guide:
Every leader, regardless of how tyrannical, depends on a "winning coalition" of supporters. The Dictator Episode 1
The first episode of this series examines the rise and rule of , the founder of North Korea. Influentials (real electorate)
Who does the leader need on their side to stay in power? regardless of how tyrannical
Focuses on the psychological origins and early life events that shaped their eventual rule.