Autocrats vs. Democrats

Viktor Orban’s Loss Is Democracy’s Gain

A win for Hungary, Ukraine, Europe and small-d democrats everywhere

Apr 14 • Michael McFaul

Trump Is Demolishing Four Pillars of American Power

By rejecting the lessons of the previous century, the president has undermined America’s advantage over China and Russia.

Nov 14, 2025 • Michael McFaul

Why Democracy Promotion Is as Vital as Ever

An excerpt from my book, as published in the Journal of Democracy

Nov 11, 2025

Why I Wrote Autocrats vs Democrats

The personal and political motivations behind my latest book.

Oct 8, 2025 • Michael McFaul

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