As we know from many credible reports, Russia directly supported the raise of populism and polarization of societies in many countries. There are Russian traces in Brexit, AfD raise, USA elections in 2016 and 2024, etc.
What I see currently in the USA reminds strongly of what happened in Russian politics across the last 3 decades, but squished into months, not even years.
So yeah, I’m worried. But I also hope that once Putin is gone, many authoritarian political forces would fold like a house of cards.
I feel badly, of course, and have 2 observations.
So yeah, I’m worried. But I also hope that once Putin is gone, many authoritarian political forces would fold like a house of cards.