Trump is acting like a conqueror from the Middle Ages when he claims a right to Venezuela's oil, Putin is trying to mask the weakness of Russia's economy, Europeans are back to being anxious over Greenland, and Iranians are taking to the streets again.

#AnnApplebaum

A great quote from the book Autocracy Inc from Ann Applebaum, a recommended read.

#Autocracy #annapplebaum #democracy

Very worth watching this series from the Conference of speakers and topics to understand influence peddling, especially Russian with Ms. Applebaum.

#disinformtion #misinformation #Russian #Propganda #UChicago #DavidAxelrod #AnnApplebaum #TheAtlantic
youtu.be/Bz52g1yZBoM?...

Can Europe Stop Elon Musk? He and other tech oligarchs are making it impossible to conduct free and fair elections anywhere.

This is a great and scary piece by the always thoughtful #annapplebaum
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

@timothysnyder.bsky.social I see the reaction of the people of South Korea and Georgia against aggressive power (martial law) by a wannabe dictator leader--Americans! Take a lesson!
Show Up! Push back! Unite for democracy right here (in "River City") #chrishayes #annapplebaum #ruthbenghiat