OrbáN'S Playbook and the Illiberal Turn
Books that map the institutional, rhetorical, and geopolitical mechanics behind Hungary's illiberal model and its influence across Europe and the transatlantic right.
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How Democracies DieSteven Levitsky, Daniel ZiblattHow Democracies Die offers a diagnostic framework for democratic erosion and tactics used by incumbents to hollow out...Shelf signal: Comparative Politics
How Fascism WorksJason Stanley, Jason F. StanleyHow Fascism Works maps rhetorical and institutional moves, scapegoating, conspiracy, undermining truth, that mirror...Shelf signal: Fascism & Totalitarianism
The Road to UnfreedomTimothy SnyderThe Road to Unfreedom traces Russian influence and authoritarian networks across Europe, illuminating the geopolitical...Shelf signal: Fascism & Totalitarianism
ChokepointsEdward FishmanChokepoints situates how geopolitics and strategic vulnerabilities shape international responses to authoritarian...Shelf signal: Security Studies
Erasing HistoryJason Stanley, Dion GrahamErasing History examines battles over memory and national narrative that align with Hungary’s cultural campaigns and...Shelf signal: Fascism & Totalitarianism
The Economic Consequences of Mr TrumpPhilip CogganThe Economic Consequences of Mr Trump provides context for how populist leaders shape economic-nationalist policy and...Shelf signal: Trade & Tariffs