Europe fears ‘American autocracy’ if Trump wins – Anne Applebaum

Democracy is under attack across the western world – from external powers like Russia, China and Iran, and from inside: the rise of populism, disinformation and organised crime.

That’s the alarming warning from the Pulitzer prize winning author Anne Applebaum, whose latest book Autocracy. Inc, The Dictators who want to run the world, reveals a network of repressive regimes across the world who are working to keep one another in power.

We spoke to her earlier and asked first about what she thought of the proposed ‘Project 2025’ by the Republicans if they win in November, led by Donald Trump.