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Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure
In much of the world, democracy is currently under threat by the rise of authoritarianism. Writer Yascha Mounk is known for his work on democratic institutions and liberal values. In his latest book "The Great Experiment," Mounk describes ethnically diverse democracies as the biggest test of our time. He discusses with Walter Isaacson.
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