After the Fall Summary of Key Points
After the Fall by Ben Rhodes provides a personal account of global politics over the last decade, reflecting on democracy’s decline and authoritarianism’s rise.
Authoritarianism
The Road to Unfreedom Summary of Key Points
Timothy Snyder’s ‘The Road to Unfreedom’ explores the rise of authoritarianism in Russia and Europe, and the threat to democracy and truth.
The Authoritarian Moment Summary of Key Points
Ben Shapiro examines the rise of authoritarianism in American institutions, propelled by the political left.
On Tyranny Summary of Key Points
On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder is a handbook for resisting the rise of authoritarianism, drawing lessons from the darkest hours of the 20th century. Snyder presents twenty lessons, such as the importance of institutions, the necessity of critical thinking, and the need to defend democratic norms. The book is a warning against the dangers of complacency and a call to action to protect democratic values.
After the Fall
Insight into democracy’s struggle against rising authoritarianism from an Obama insider.
The Road to Unfreedom
A study of authoritarianism’s resurgence and democracy’s decline in the 21st century.
The Authoritarian Moment
Analyzing the left’s role in American authoritarian tendencies.