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Martin Wolf on saving democratic capitalism: resisting autocracy

Jun 10, 2023
43:13

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  • The rise of autocracy is fueled by the power and economic growth of autocratic countries like China and Russia, along with the appeal of the Chinese model, leading to the erosion of democracy.
  • The dissatisfaction caused by rapid social, cultural, and economic changes has given rise to populist and autocratic parties, challenging democratic institutions, and norms, while autocratic forces within democratic societies fuel propaganda narratives.

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The Rise of Autocracy and Chinese Influence

The podcast discusses the rise of autocratic regimes and the influence of China. The speaker mentions that the power and economic growth of autocratic countries like China and Russia, along with the appeal of the Chinese model, contribute to the erosion of democracy. The speaker highlights the rise in connections between autocracies, as they collaborate to suppress democratic opposition and push their own propaganda and surveillance technologies. This resurgence of autocracies, supported by their shared tactics and common goals, is seen as a significant global shift.

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