The chapter explores the differences between President Trump and President Biden, focusing on foreign policy implications and considerations for American global power. It also delves into European politics, highlighting challenges such as aging populations, immigration, and the complexities faced by politicians regarding welfare states and migration. The discussion further addresses the rise of right-wing movements in Europe, the skepticism towards Europe's rightward swing, and the potential implications of certain political parties gaining power in countries like France.
With public calls to remove the sitting US President, a UK election set to unseat its government and the rightward swing in Europe, it’s all change on the Western front. Best-selling historian Sir Niall Ferguson joins UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers for a wide-lens tour of populism and its discontents.
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