How did Rákosi ascend to power in Hungary?
Democratic election
Family legacy
Salami tactics
Military coup
Answer
Salami tactics, a phrase derived from the slicing of salami, involved the gradual elimination of opposition. Rákosi strategically exploited divisions among communists and skillfully portrayed opponents as enemies of the revolution. This strategy allowed him to systematically consolidate his power by sidelining potential rivals and silencing dissenting voices within the party, enabling his rise to dominance in Hungary.
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