To manage the rise of China and other illiberal forces, the U.S. and Europe need a new kind of alliance.
Tag: authoritarianism
The Seeds of Theocratic Authoritarianism Are Being Planted
It is a marriage of white nationalism, Christian nationalism, and misogyny.
Why Christian Nationalism Is a Threat to Democracy
Adherents claim that anyone who disagrees with them is doing the work of the devil.
The Case for Always Defending Democracy
Recent events in Turkey, Ethiopia, and the Czech Republic show that people still have power.
Why the Right Abandons Democracy in Favor of Authoritarianism
It has become a means to maintain power.
Why Evangelical Christians Don’t Question Trump
Other GOP constituencies are questioning their alliance. The ones left behind have learned to simply obey.
Trump Demonstrates His Authoritarian Perspective
Cutting off aid to the Northern Triangle countries reflects his vision of how governments are supposed to work.
Return of the Strongmen
The rise of leaders like Rodrigo Duterte reveals that autocratic populism can thrive in a wide range of environments, posing a global threat to democratic government.
The Tie That Binds White Evangelical Christians and Muslim Dictators
They are both based in authoritarianism.
The Fragility of the Right Wing Information Bubble
‘There is nothing more potentially fatal to the momentum of an insurgency fueled by anger than a conversation.’
