Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Showing posts with label Anne Applebaum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anne Applebaum. Show all posts
October 24, 2026
Can the World Still Trust America? | Martin Wolf on the US Midterms | Financial Times
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Anne Applebaum,
Donald Trump,
midterms,
US democracy
September 26, 2026
Anne Applebaum | Full Episode 9.25.26 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBS
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Anne Applebaum,
Trump regime
May 13, 2026
A Speech to Europe 2026 by Anne Applebaum
May 13, 2026 | For A Speech To Europe 2026, historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum will address whether Europe’s time has come and what characterises this historic moment in her lecture:
»The European Moment«. Applebaum is among the most prominent voices on the rise of authoritarianism and the fragility of liberal democracy, and she puts the challenge squarely to her audience:
»This is the hour of Europe — but do the Europeans even know it?«
Since 2019, A Speech to Europe, initiated by the ERSTE Foundation, has provided a fundamental reflection on the present and future of Europe. The venue is Vienna’s Judenplatz, which serves as a reminder that Europe can only be understood in the mirror of its history. The speech will be held in English. This event is free of charge and takes place outdoors at the Judenplatz Vienna.
A wonderful and very important speech. Erudite, hard-hitting, informative, interesting, and inspiring. Thank you, Anne Applebaum! — © Mark Alexander
»The European Moment«. Applebaum is among the most prominent voices on the rise of authoritarianism and the fragility of liberal democracy, and she puts the challenge squarely to her audience:
»This is the hour of Europe — but do the Europeans even know it?«
Since 2019, A Speech to Europe, initiated by the ERSTE Foundation, has provided a fundamental reflection on the present and future of Europe. The venue is Vienna’s Judenplatz, which serves as a reminder that Europe can only be understood in the mirror of its history. The speech will be held in English. This event is free of charge and takes place outdoors at the Judenplatz Vienna.
A wonderful and very important speech. Erudite, hard-hitting, informative, interesting, and inspiring. Thank you, Anne Applebaum! — © Mark Alexander
February 12, 2026
Autocracy, Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World | Anne Applebaum with Edward Luce
Labels:
Anne Applebaum,
autocracies
February 25, 2025
We've Seen This Before, a Conversation with Anne Applebaum
Labels:
Anne Applebaum,
authoritarianism,
regime change,
USA
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