The Targaryens struggle with a ‘crown prince problem,’ like all authoritarians
In House of the Dragon — as in the Game of Thrones — leadership succession is a bloody problem
Whom you supported in ‘Game of Thrones’ says a lot about your real-world politics
For instance, people who supported House Stark back decentralized government.
Dragon power is awesome. But it can’t tell you how to rule.
The ‘Game of Thrones’ dragons reveal what military power can — and cannot — achieve.
How do you make a hit political TV drama? Don’t talk too much about politics.
How do you make a hit television show about politics?
Realpolitik and Dragons
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