Language plays a pivotal role in shaping political realities, influencing public opinion, and legitimizing authority. This study investigates the intersection of language and power through a critical discourse analysis (CDA) of political speeches. Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of Fairclough and van Dijk, the research explores how linguistic choices reflect and reinforce dominant ideologies, power structures, and socio-political agendas. A qualitative analysis was conducted on a selection of contemporary political speeches delivered by leaders from different democratic contexts. The study focuses on rhetorical strategies, lexical patterns, and discursive constructions of identity, otherness, and national interest.
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