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Martin Wolf and Robert Kagan on democracy’s year of peril

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Consequences of Secession and the Trump Presidency

This chapter examines the implications of political actions surrounding secession and nullification in the U.S., reflecting on historical precedents. It discusses the potential crises arising from Republican-dominated states asserting authority against the federal government, especially under a possible second Trump presidency. The analysis includes concerns about the erosion of democratic norms, international relations, and the global implications of America's political trajectory.

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