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As European empires crumbled in the 20th century, the power structures that had dominated the world for centuries were up for renegotiation. Yet instead of a rebirth for democracy, what emerged was a silent coup – namely, the unstoppable rise of global corporate power. Exposing the origins of this epic power grab as well as its present-day consequences, Silent Coup is the result of two investigative journalists' reports from 30 countries around the world.

This book describes how Democrats can pass twelve laws that improve the quality of life, advance democracy, and unite Americans. Most importantly, it explains how to overcome obstacles including the Senate filibuster and the Supreme Court.

Al governo dei Paesi occidentali si alternano partiti di destra e di sinistra, eppure nulla sembra cambiare davvero per il popolo e le sue istanze. Quelli che un tempo erano schieramenti in lotta per due opposte visioni del mondo e dell'agire politico sono ormai le facce intercambiabili della stessa logica di potere.

Nell'ultimo decennio il mondo è divenuto protagonista di mutamenti politici, economici e sociali sempre più rapidi, che stanno portando alla creazione di nuove realtà politiche volte a cambiare, o addirittura stravolgere, le regole della democrazia occidentale. Una nuova generazione di élite fautrici di idee illiberali e autoritarie sta ottenendo un crescente consenso tra le masse e, dunque, una maggiore influenza. Oltreoceano, la presidenza di Trump, con il suo «America First», ha infiammato gli animi dei suprematisti bianchi.

Ogni società, per essere in salute, dovrebbe comportarsi come un essere vivente, dove ogni parte collabora e si aiuta a vicenda. Avrebbe bisogno di un cervello, di un corpo e soprattutto di un'anima che ne orientasse le scelte. Ciò che rende la Costituzione italiana la più bella al mondo è proprio la sua anima democratica, che dà a tutti la stessa dignità e permette a ciascuno di realizzarsi.

Citizens’ assemblies bring the shared wisdom of ordinary people into political decision making on the climate and ecological crisis. They are increasingly being used at local, national and even global levels. But with what impact? Can they take us beyond the shortcomings of electoral and partisan politics? Can they make a real difference? This book explains why climate assemblies have captured the imagination of governments and activists alike, exploring the ways they can have a meaningful impact on climate politics.

This timely follow-up to J. E. Fowlers’ bestselling exposés Democracy at Risk and 200 Dangerous Truths About Project 2025 lays out a complete understanding of the dangerous reality we're living in. Pulling from extensive research, he moves from a complete history of Project 2025 to incisive analysis, a section-by-section summary of the original publication, and a clear-eyed breakdown of how Project 2025’s policies are already being implemented by the second Trump administration with the goal of making these changes irreversible.

Dan Smoot (October 5, 1913 to July 24, 2003), born in East Prairie, MO, was an FBI agent turned conservative political commentator. From 1956 to 1971, he published The Dan Smoot Report, which was a weekly newsletter and radio program. Smoot wrote four books, including The Invisible Government (1962), concerning early members of the Council on Foreign Relations. In the following recording, Smoot explains the importance of America as a Constitutional Republic.

Performative Outrage delivers a piercing examination of how manufactured fury is eroding the foundations of democracy. Drawing from experience in public administration and backed by profound insights, Brooks Williams reveals how local government, the most direct and impactful form of governance—is being paralyzed by social media theatrics, fear-driven decision-making, and the relentless churn of outrage cycles. With searing clarity, he deconstructs the anatomy of performative anger, exposes its enablers, and traces its devastating consequences for trust, leadership, and community cohesion.

Smedley D. Butler (1881–1940), the most decorated officer in U.S. military history, including two Medals of Honor, wrote a searing critique in War is a Racket. Drawing from his service in conflicts from the Spanish-American War to World War I, he exposed how wars enriched corporations, bankers, and industrialists while soldiers and civilians bore the devastating costs. With unflinching candor, Butler revealed the profiteering motives behind global conflicts, delivering a timeless call for peace.

An eye-opening examination into a chilling paradox: our hunger for security—from border walls to video doorbells—is making us less safe and weakening democracies worldwide, for fans of Naomi Klein and Shoshana Zuboff.

Sie sind keine Erfindung unserer Zeit, aber es ist auffällig, wie sehr sie wieder in Mode sind: legitime Herrscher, die sich wie Despoten verhalten. Staatenlenker, die auf Gewalt setzen und willkürlich regieren. Sie sind zwar nicht durch Putsch oder Revolution an die Macht gekommen, sondern (weitestgehend) demokratisch in ihre Ämter gewählt worden, doch läuft ihr Regierungsstil letztlich auf Tyrannei hinaus.

Former political advisor Giuliano da Empoli takes us on an insider's journey through this new geopolitical reality, from the Glass Palace of the UN to the Riyadh Ritz-Carlton, from top secret meetings to violent power struggles. We encounter dictators and tyrants, strongmen and AI billionaires - geopolitical predators, and the flailing leaders who desperately try to appease them.

The whole truth about America, Starr argues in this new history of the United States since the 1950s, has never been contained in one consistent set of values or interests. Our nation was born in the contradiction between freedom and slavery. Today it is beset by a contradiction between a changing people and a resisting nation, a nation with entrenched institutions that have empowered those who fear the changes and look to restore an old America of their imagining.

Überall in Europa und mit Trump auch in den USA gewinnen Rechtspopulisten massiv an Unterstützung und gefährden die liberale Demokratie. Ihr Ziel ist die schrittweise Aushöhlung der demokratischen Institutionen, um ihre eigene Agenda durchzusetzen: gegen Migration, gegen die EU, gegen die vermeintlichen »Eliten«, für einen autoritär regierten Nationalstaat, in dem die freiheitliche Rechtsordnung zunehmend ausgehebelt wird. Ihre augenöffnende Recherche zeigt unter einem Brennglas, welcher Gefahr Deutschland gegenübersteht.

Ele se chama Antonio Carlos de Almeida Castro, mas é conhecido como Kakay e assim se apresenta, assim assina seus artigos, assim é identificado em suas entrevistas na televisão, assim é apontado por onde anda, Brasília, São Paulo, Rio, Lisboa ou Paris. Não é o maior e mais rico superadvogado brasileiro, mas é o mais conhecido e, desde os últimos quatro anos, o que mais se notabilizou pela defesa da democracia, no mais trágico momento de nossa História. Kakay não tem vários andares em um prédio, com salas entupidas com 100 ou 200 advogados.

Mit Putins allumfassenden Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine stehen drei Jahrzehnte deutscher Außenpolitik auf dem Prüfstand. Spannend wie in einem Thriller rekonstruieren Gloger und Mascolo die Bruchpunkte einer Epoche: Der folgenschwere NATO-Gipfel von Bukarest, die Abkommen von Minsk, der Fall Nawalny, der frühe hybride Krieg Putins gegen Deutschland und der Bau von Nord Stream 2.

In Consequences: The Rise of a Fractured World Order, William Priest, David Roche, and Alex Michailoff deliver an engaging, timely, and insightful analysis of identifying the sources and challenges facing liberal democracies and their ability to confront autocracies and autocratic behavior. The authors identify and address structural flaws present in both democracies and autocracies.

Die ewige Schlacht ist ein philosophisch-politisches Hörbuch über die tief verwurzelten Ursachen des Krieges. Es geht nicht nur um Geopolitik oder Armeen, sondern um Denkweisen, Strukturen, ökonomische Interessen und kulturelle Narrative, die seit Jahrhunderten Gewalt ermöglichen – und rechtfertigen. In zwanzig thematisch klar gegliederten Kapiteln führt der Autor Holger Elias die Hörer:innen durch ein breites Panorama der Kriegsursachen.

Is America's future as bright as its past? What's Right With America argues that not only is the answer "Yes," but the nation's most incredible days are yet to come. Despite the challenges and divisions we face, America's true strength lies in its core principles and the resilient spirit of its people.