1117: Anne Applebaum | Inside The Fortune 500 of Modern Dictatorships

From Russia to China: Autocracy, Inc. author Anne Applebaum reveals how modern autocrats create a new world order by working together against democracy.

What We Discuss with Anne Applebaum:

• Modern autocracies form opportunistic networks rather than ideological blocs • , collaborating through financial interests, technology sharing, and mutual support against democratic ideals — despite having different political systems.

• Russia's invasion of Ukraine represents a deliberate challenge to international law and norms • , with Putin demonstrating he can violate conventions without consequences.

• China's surveillance technology has evolved to potentially predict political dissent • by combining online monitoring, real-world tracking, and AI analysis — and this technology is being exported to other authoritarian regimes.

• The decline of democracy is typically gradual • , often taking decades as institutions are slowly undermined, while many citizens may not realize their democracy is eroding until it becomes impossible to elect alternative leadership.

• Citizens can strengthen democracy through active local engagement • : participating in local politics, joining community organizations, and building real-world connections across political divides. This practical involvement in addressing concrete local issues helps counter online polarization and maintain democratic resilience.

• And much more...

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