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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: America’s global standing fell sharply during the post–Cold War era.
Chapter 3: Hungary’s leader Viktor Orbán reveals how nationalism and authoritarianism intertwine deeply.
Chapter 4: Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power began after the collapse of the Iron Curtain.
Chapter 5: In many respects, America supplied ammunition for authoritarianism overseas.
Chapter 6: Today’s modern, repressive China likewise arose after the Cold War.
Chapter 7: China has used American technology for repressive ends.
Chapter 8: There are grounds to stay hopeful that authoritarianism will fail.
Description
After the Fall (2021) takes a sobering look at the rise of nationalism and authoritarianism in places like Hungary, China, Russia, and the United States of America. It examines how the standing and influence of the US changed in the years following the Cold War, and how this has led to the current challenges facing democracy around the world.
Who Should Listen
- Political junkies
- Fans of democracy
- Students of modern history