How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Impressions of democracy today

The video discusses the destabilizing effects of economic inequality on democracy, highlighting the influence of wealthy individuals in politics. It explores the breakdown of traditional political party systems and the rise of new social movements. The shift from union-based political mobilization to civil society movements is examined. The video also addresses the rise of populism and critiques of liberal democracy, referencing Putin's comments on liberalism. Finally, it introduces the book 'Empire of Democracy', which covers the remaking of the West from 1971 to 2017.

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