I don’t know the working definition of fascism, but I don’t think it’s a useful concept if it applies equally to all authoritarian actors. What’s more, communism is an economic system that has been misused by authoritarians while illiberal democracy is a political system that by its nature is anti-democratic. Trump, in particular, is uninterested in economics except to the extent that power enriches himself.
Migrating from a third world country run by authoritarians, I had never expected to see what has been happening in our country since 2016. I am a firm believer that time will take care of them.
I don’t know the working definition of fascism, but I don’t think it’s a useful concept if it applies equally to all authoritarian actors. What’s more, communism is an economic system that has been misused by authoritarians while illiberal democracy is a political system that by its nature is anti-democratic. Trump, in particular, is uninterested in economics except to the extent that power enriches himself.
Your review was a pleasure to read. Even with "the lack of academic/theoretical vigor", her message was loud and clear and scary. Now what do we do?
Thanks for this analysis of Albright's book. Let's hope that the DOJ will bring significant charges against Trump.
Migrating from a third world country run by authoritarians, I had never expected to see what has been happening in our country since 2016. I am a firm believer that time will take care of them.
Joe - once again an excellent piece.
Articulate and insightful
Joe, this excellent.