Fareed's take: Global tides are turning against autocracy

CNN's Fareed Zakaria explains why Americans should have more confidence in their country, despite all the current dangers to the Western-led world order.

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[joerogain]

''The secret of FREEDOM lies in educating people whereas the secret of TYRANNY is in keeping them ignorant.''

[MrJasonwoodrow]

It's far easier to prevent autocracy than to recover once they have taken power.

[masterchinese]

Thanks Fareed. I have been saying this for a while.
Many of our American compatriots need to get out and see the world. Standing from the outside, you get a better appreciation for what we have.

[joerogain]

''Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.''

Voltaire

[HRHDaviaTheYounger]

Nothing more American than having it all, but “feeling” like things are bad

[ernestwest]

I'm not usually a fan of CNN in general, but this was an excellent editorial. Just like Winston Churchill said: "Democracy is the worst form of government – except for all the others that have been tried."

[fredfonebone]

I wish I shared the optimism. What disturbs me the most are not the real and wannabe autocrats — they will always exist — but the sheer numbers of people who continue to support them. How can one be so unaware of history?

[shukrimeyas]

In a world where truth is often obscured, we urgently need more visionary voices like Mr. Zakaria to illuminate the path. His insightful commentary is a beacon of clarity, cutting through the noise to reveal the heart of the matter. I'm deeply grateful for his dedication to informed storytelling and wish him divine blessings and continued success!

[faisonhoward]

I'm sick of lies and gaslighting by leaders and media..

[DavidJ]

The first 3 words of our Constitution are "We the People."
The first words of project 2025 are, "We the top 2%"
Protect our Constitution at all costs. 🇺🇸
Semper Fi..

[candidaprout]

1945 our grandparents said Never Again 😡

[Tini_Scrapitti]

Polarisation in America will be difficult to overcome, unless the electorate becomes better informed and open-minded (mature), including the 'undecided' population.

[davemitchell]

What the world is seeing is a political Party completely out of control with zero boundaries.

[jawadad]

too bad Zakaria didnt have the balls to show how the world views the US use of influence, good or bad ...

[TheOffkilter]

Considering both the French elections and the new Imperial Presidency America now enjoys Im not sure this really aged well Fareed.

[donderstorm]

3:15 most of the countries polled are US aligned or literally in NATO. shocking poll results.

[joshuapaul]

N Korea’s recent history of illegal wars, occupations, regime change, and proxy wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, etc…is a legitimate cause for concern.

[PerfectoKiss]

How can you beat a lier whose lies go unchecked by his blind supporters?

[LetoAtreides-ic]

For most of the global south, the problem is not western values, but how these values are practiced in international relations. Just as domestically in western societies, the problem is not the politicians' promises, but how these promises are fulfilled.

[USMC-Goforth]

I hope Fareed reads the comments. I never cared for CNN much, but something about that dude just seems a but more honest. For starters, he was willing to travel the country and listen to people somethjng most CNN anchors refuse to do.