New Books in Political Science Is Liberal Democracy Dying?
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Apr 16, 2025 Join Gabriel Gatehouse, an award-winning BBC journalist, and Connor Tomlinson, a commentator who contributes to Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Courage Media, as they delve into the precarious state of liberal democracy. They discuss the rise of authoritarianism and the impact of misinformation on political engagement. The conversation also tackles how unchecked capitalism fuels social inequality and the role of AI in governance. Exploring identity and immigration, they question if democracy can endure amidst systemic challenges and societal divides.
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Limited Political Choice
- Liberal democracy has provided limited political choices, leading to disillusionment.
- Economic systems restrict deviations from the established order, as demonstrated by Liz Truss's brief time as PM.
Generational Shift and Cultural Divide
- Gen Z favors strongman leaders and experts over traditional democratic processes.
- Western values don't automatically appeal to immigrants; cultural divides are growing.
Farage's Dilemma
- Nigel Farage faces pressure to moderate his stance on immigration, causing internal conflict.
- Polling data reveals that even Green Party voters support deporting foreign criminals.
