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Populism, Polarization, and Threats to Western Democracy: Rory Stewart

Let’s Find Common Ground

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Polarization, Populism, and Political Dysfunction

Rory Stewart discusses polarization, populism, aid programs, and political dysfunction in this chapter. He reflects on his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, his book 'How Not to Be a Politician', and the challenges faced by politicians in governing complex societies. Stewart also explores the origins of populism and the division in the US and Brexit situations.

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