Anne Applebaum on the new axis of autocrats

Anne Applebaum, an insightful author focused on modern autocracy, delves into the unsettling alliances among today's autocratic regimes, like China and Russia. She discusses how these leaders cooperate to maintain their grip on power, challenging liberal democracies. The conversation highlights historical parallels, the adverse effects of engaging with autocracies, and the necessity for democracies to unite against this rising threat. Applebaum also critiques Western complicity in empowering these regimes, underscoring the global implications of authoritarian tactics.