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November 11, 2024 - Timothy Shenk | Sean Wilentz | Robert Benson

Background Briefing with Ian Masters

CHAPTER

The Erosion of Democracy: A Historical Perspective on Current Events

This chapter examines the changing power dynamics in the U.S., linking them to historical examples of democratic erosion in other nations. It raises alarm over the weakening of democratic institutions and the potential implications of a governance model influenced by corruption and oligarchs, drawing comparisons to pivotal historical events like the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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