Anne Applebaum on Autocracy, Inc.
The Good Fight
Empires Expand Without Constraints
The desire for unrestrained power drives certain nations to seek global influence without regard for international laws or norms. They aim to propagate their ideologies and rebuild their empires by engaging in activities such as arming proxies and threatening invasions, exemplified by Iran's jihadist efforts in the Middle East and Venezuela's ambitions in Guyana. This quest for freedom from external oversight is framed as a challenge to U.S. dominance, reflecting a broader goal to operate without accountability both internationally and domestically.
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