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Daniel Ziblatt

Latest articles by Daniel Ziblatt

Polyarchy
Democracy’s fate may hang in the balance even if Donald Trump losesDemocracy’s fate may hang in the balance even if Donald Trump loses
Polyarchy

Republicans must act now to stop further damage to democracy.

By Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt
Polyarchy
Donald Trump isn’t a fascist; he’s a demagogue. That’s why he’s so dangerous.Donald Trump isn’t a fascist; he’s a demagogue. That’s why he’s so dangerous.
Polyarchy

Max Weber nailed the problem with Donald Trump a century ago — and explained why his ideological flexibility is the most dangerous thing about him.

By Yascha Mounk and Daniel Ziblatt