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Martin Wolf and Robert Kagan on democracy’s year of peril

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Democracy at a Crossroads

This chapter examines the challenges faced by democracy today, emphasizing the rise of populism and far-right movements globally. It discusses the implications of these trends on democratic institutions and highlights the historical resilience against liberal values, particularly through the lens of American politics. The speakers also reflect on the global context of authoritarianism and the critical interplay between capitalism and democracy.

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