Martin Wolf and Fiona Hill on democracy’s year of peril
FT News Briefing
Challenges and Uncertainties in U.S. Politics Post-election
The challenges and uncertainties in U.S. politics post-election are manifold. With Trump's potential refusal to accept defeat, the issue of generational change within the Democratic Party poses a significant challenge. The comparison to Boris Yeltsin's succession plan in Russia highlights concerns about Biden's age and the potential need for a new generation of leaders. The ongoing threat of radicalized groups and communal violence add to the complexity. The lack of uniform rights and regulations across states, alongside the prevalence of guns leading to easily committed violence, create a fragmented and volatile societal landscape. The absence of a monopoly on violence challenges the traditional essence of statehood, further complicating the political climate in the United States.
