The Fragile State: Anne Applebaum Warns How Autocrats Undermine Democracy Worldwide

from Joannes Wyckmans Podcast · host Joannes J.A. Wyckmans

The Fragile State: Anne Applebaum Warns How Autocrats Undermine Democracy WorldwideHistorian Anne Applebaum explains how democracy erodes gradually as authoritarian leaders weaken institutions, manipulate information, and consolidate power. Discover how global autocratic regimes cooperate, use propaganda and social media to shape public opinion, and why independent media, the rule of law, and civic action are essential to protecting free societies.#AnneApplebaum #Democracy #Authoritarianism #Politics #Geopolitics #Propaganda #SocialMedia #Freedom #RuleOfLaw #CurrentAffairs #PoliticalScience #DemocracyMatters

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