The Antichrist will appear out of nowhere to lead, as I interpret Scripture. He will appear to have the virtues of wisdom and courage, but like his lord Satan will be a liar and a murderer.
I’m watching for some guy to get up in the UN and announce he has the answers to everything. Like “all ya’ll stop fighting, ya hear?. I have the answers to your problems. And Okay, let the Jews build their temple again”. Him, I’d be watching real careful. Then if he gets assassinated, then comes back to life a bit later then all bets are off.