The Twilight of Democracy

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by Anne Applebaum · 2020

Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism is a 2020 nonfiction book examining democratic decline and the rise of right-wing populist politics with authoritarian tendencies. Applebaum focuses on Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with additional discussion of Hungary and Spain.

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Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 2m

1 episode featuring The Twilight of Democracy

Private networks reshape Trump’s foreign policy