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Fareed Zakaria on our revolutionary moment

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Future of Liberalism and Authoritarianism

In the next 30 years, the future remains uncertain and depends on the choices we make. Rising illiberalism poses a threat, leading to the emergence of corrupt populist autocrats in control. There is a concern that the progress towards liberal democracy in developing nations was influenced by Western power, which may decline, giving rise to a nationalism that disregards fundamental liberal values. The question arises whether countries like India and parts of Latin America will uphold universal liberal values or deteriorate into authoritarianism. Liberalism, while providing freedom, also brings chaos and change, potentially driving people towards authoritarian leaders promising stability and a return to the past. The concept of 'escape from freedom' explains how individuals seek to avoid the responsibilities and uncertainties that come with freedom, which can pave the way for authoritarian rule.

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