The Survival of Democracy in Eastern Europe, with Ivan Krastev, Timothy Garton Ash and Brian Klaas
Intelligence Squared
Reflections on the Fall of the Berlin Wall
This chapter explores the profound political changes following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, highlighting the unexpected rapidity of these shifts. The speakers share personal anecdotes alongside historical insights, discussing the complexities of establishing democracy in Eastern Europe and the risks of authoritarianism. The conversation critiques the initial assumptions about liberal democracy and examines the broader implications for global political dynamics, especially in the context of rising ideological competitors like China.
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