Über die Heuchelei

Russia's war, migration, climate change, inflation, Trump for a second time? There is a sense of impending doom once again. Globally active intelligence agencies and well-funded research institutions are unable to provide answers to the dramatic shifts in the global balance of power. Yes, the politicians in charge are often completely mistaken. Just think of their assessments regarding developments in Russia and China, as well as within the EU in Hungary and Poland. For decades, Paul Lendvai has been observing these events up close. He sees both the waning power of liberal ideas and the seductive offers of populist autocrats. One thing remains constant: hypocrisy.