Evolution of Autocracy: China, Russia, and Propaganda

This chapter explores the shift towards anti-democracy movements in China and Russia, highlighting China's measures like the Great Firewall to control information and Xi Jinping's opposition to Western democratic principles. It delves into propaganda tactics used by both countries to shape perceptions, discussing the move from positive propaganda to fostering cynicism and disengagement from politics. The conversation also touches on the shared authoritarian narratives between Russia and the United States, especially within the Republican Party.