The chattering classes have belatedly stumbled upon a way to defeat authoritarianism. Now if they can only practice what they preach.

Péter Magyar called the payments a “crime” and said his government would stop the funds.

For Viktor Orbán’s epic loss in Hungary to have real meaning in America, Democrats and liberals need to proclaim themselves part of the global anti-authoritarian movement.

The vice president just had his worst week in politics: rallying with a losing candidate in Hungary, then overseeing the failed negotiations over the Iran war. What new misery awaits him?

Donald Trump and JD Vance, that’s who. Is the global tide turning against authoritarian illiberalism?

Vice President JD Vance went to Hungary purportedly to condemn election interference. Then Donald Trump interfered.

Vance made one heck of a comment while campaigning for the right-wing Viktor Orbán in Hungary.

The president couldn’t help himself.

Democracy scholars say Trump is having way more success than expected in becoming America’s dictator. One reason: Too many Americans—including some Democrats in Congress—are far too complacent about it.

The administration has three-plus years to inflict its maladies on the rest of the world. That task kicks off in earnest this week.

Trump, Musk, and their billionaire and theocratic allies are following the example of tyrants everywhere. But it’s worth remembering they haven’t all succeeded.

Donald Trump’s strongman image is a plus for many voters.

It’s not just about people watching porn. It’s drag queens, trans people, LGBTQ library books, and more.

The GOP pulled “October surprises” in 1968 and 1980. Intel agencies fear this year’s version could trample democracy—and start a world war, besides.

On education in a fascist America

From praise for Hitler and Mussolini to friendships with Putin and Orbán, open adoration for authoritarians is a defining feature of the American right.

So long, Sunak, Macron, Trudeau. Hello, Vlad, Viktor, and Kim. What would happen to the United States, and the world, if Donald Trump made it back to the Oval Office? The “leader of the free world” would become a fanboy follower in the unfree one.

Once the redoubt of Reaganism, the think tank has taken to promoting Trump’s favorite strongman.

With Trump set to host Orbán at his Mar-a-Lago retreat this week, it’s time to get serious about the rise of the global far right and why its worldview poses such a dire threat.

Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt explained “How Democracies Die.” Then they decided to look even deeper.