
Anne Applebaum on the new axis of autocrats
On Point | Podcast
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The Rise of Autocracy and Western Complicity
This chapter investigates the statements and actions of authoritarian leaders, particularly in the context of the invasion of Ukraine and the undermining of international norms. It highlights the complicity of Western democracies in empowering autocratic regimes through financial systems and the exploitation of legal frameworks, as illustrated by the example of a Ukrainian oligarch. The discussion also touches on the challenges of legislative reform and the political landscape in the U.S., exploring how the alignment of the Republican Party with autocratic sentiments could shift governance in the country.
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