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What does it mean?
The Nazis followed communist leaders closely despite their opposing ideology.
In plain terms
The Nazis were very loyal to Soviet leaders like Lenin and Stalin.
What can you take from it?
Opposing regimes can still learn from and copy each other.

Where it applies

  • historical analysis
  • political comparison

Putting it to work

  • tracing ideological roots

Questions to consider

  • How do regimes learn from rivals?
  • Are all authoritarian systems the same?

Another view

The comparison may downplay genuine differences in ideology and policy.

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