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Twilight of Democracy

The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
Book • 2020
In 'Twilight of Democracy,' Anne Applebaum explores the rise of authoritarianism and nationalism in modern democracies.

She argues that political systems with radically simple beliefs are inherently appealing, especially when they benefit loyal adherents to the exclusion of others.

The book examines how despotic leaders rely on allies, bureaucrats, and media figures to support their rule and how modern authoritarian parties offer new paths to wealth and power.

Applebaum draws on historical examples, including Stalinist central Europe and Nazi Germany, and investigates contemporary phenomena such as conspiracy theories, social media, and nostalgia.

She warns that democracies are fragile and their survival depends on daily choices made by both elites and ordinary people.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

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Anne Applebaum
as books she has written, focusing on the history of the Soviet Union and communism in Eastern Europe.
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#376 — How Democracies Fail
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Terry Gross
as one of Applebaum's previous books.
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How Regime Change Happens In America
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Tim Miller
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Anne Applebaum
's works.
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Anne Applebaum: Planning for a Techno-Oligarchic Regime
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Sam Harris
as her most recent book.
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#274 — The Future of American Democracy
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David Frum
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Anne Applebaum
's most recent book, focusing on the intersection of autocracy and corruption.
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The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History
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Neal Stephenson
as a book describing the author's personal experience with growing polarization.
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Neal Stephenson on The Future of the Metaverse
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William Dalrymple
as a book providing insights into the twilight of democracy.
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95. The History of Putin's War
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Anne Applebaum
as her then new book, when she visited the show four years ago.
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The Decline of Reality-Based Politics (with Anne Applebaum)
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Al Franken
as a book about the threat of illiberal democracy.
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200: BEST OF: Anne Applebaum on her book Autocracy, Inc.
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Jonny Dymond
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Anne Applebaum
, discussed in relation to her new book, "Autocracy Inc."
The Dictators Who Want to Run the World, with Anne Applebaum, Part One
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Benjamin Wittes
as the subject of their discussion in the podcast.
Lawfare Archive: Anne Applebaum on the Twilight of Democracy
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Anne Applebaum
as one of her essential works tracing the threads of tyranny and resistance.
Anne Applebaum: How Democracies Fail
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Rory Stewart
to learn more about the populist nationalist style of the Law and Justice Party in Poland.
137. Government taking itself to court, avoiding war with China, and Polish protests
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Kara Swisher
as the author of books on democracy and authoritarianism.
Ye's Parlay, Rupert's Reunion, and Guest Anne Applebaum
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Jonny Dymond
in the context of discussing the author's other works.
The Dictators Who Want to Run the World, with Anne Applebaum, Part Two
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Jackie Forrest
as a book she read, focusing on topics of democracy and authoritarianism.
Anne Applebaum on Autocracy Inc., Trump, and US-Canada Tensions
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Jonny Dymond
in relation to its themes of gloom and hope regarding democracy.
The 12 Books of Christmas | The Dictators Who Want to Run the World, with Anne Applebaum
Mentioned by Conor Boyle as one of her books, highlighting her expertise in foreign affairs and authoritarian regimes.
A Death in Malta: Paul Caruana Galizia on the Legacy of Daphne Caruana Galizia
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Ryan Holiday
as a great writer whose new book offers a haunting and sobering look at the current political situation.
Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Anne Applebaum Ask How Does a Stoic Resist Tyranny?
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Conor Boyle
as one of the guests on the podcast, highlighting her work as a historian and author.
After Putin: The Coup That Wasn’t

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