1989: ‘Ideological lie’ exposed in democracy’s paradoxical moment
No empire in history has disintegrated as quickly or as bloodlessly as the Soviet one, in the remarkable year that saw the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989…. Read more »
Tag: Anne Applebaum
Are CEE democracies delivering?
Next month marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. How has democracy changed in Eastern Europe since the bold steps it took in the region three… Read more »
Democracy in a post-Western order: decline or renaissance?
The U.S.-led liberal order, built by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his successors, is being dismantled, according to a leading strategist. The U.S. emerged from the horror of the 1940s as… Read more »
Democracy’s precarious position: New social contract for survival and renewal
The U.S. government has supported democracy for decades. While this principle has never been applied evenly—all Presidents have made compromises in the name of national security—the policy paid off with… Read more »
Sects, lies and populists: ‘democratic self-destruction’?
Look back a year, and remember how disquieting European politics seemed, as populist strategist Steve Bannon seemed to be on the verge of establishing The Movement, a cross-border alliance of… Read more »
‘Populist internationals’ set on undermining liberal democracy
A new generation of right-wing populists in Europe and the U.S. aims to overthrow liberal democratic institutions, according to Anne Applebaum, the Washington Post columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. “These… Read more »
Moscow Protests’ Rare Show of Defiance & Solidarity – A New Reality for Putin’s Russia?
A growing number of Russian entertainers on Tuesday joined in a rare show of defiance and solidarity, in support of an actor who they say was wrongfully convicted of resisting… Read more »
‘Unprecedented wind in sails’ of anti-kleptocracy initiatives
Over the past year, an extraordinary burst of anti-kleptocracy legislation—much of it intended to counter Russian influence—has taken aim at the tools and tactics of foreign criminals looking to move… Read more »
How to dismantle a democracy
There are four key signs that democracy is under attack, The Economist observes. The protests in Hong Kong and Russia highlight a paradox: In two of the most… Read more »
Strengthening resilience to online disinformation
Russia’s return to the global stage as a major power relies on an array of diplomatic, information, security, and economic tools that help the Kremlin punch above its weight, notes… Read more »