Anne Applebaum Urges Europe to Prepare for a Future Without U.S. Support

Historian and Peace Prize winner Anne Applebaum warns of growing autocratic threats and advises Europe to develop independent strategies.

Anne Applebaum, set to receive the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, emphasizes the need for Europe to be self-reliant in defense and economy.
Applebaum highlights the danger posed by a network of autocratic regimes that threaten liberal democracies worldwide.
She argues that Donald Trump, despite his sympathies for illiberal leaders, is not an autocrat but prioritizes personal power and wealth.
Applebaum's latest book, 'Autocracy, Inc.,' explores how autocracies collaborate to undermine democratic systems.
She advocates for new regulations in finance and social media to combat the influence of autocratic states and protect democratic values.