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The Future of Freedom

Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad
Summary:

The book analyzes the tension between democracy and liberty, arguing that the spread of democracy does not necessarily lead to the enhancement of freedom if it is not accompanied by constitutional liberalism. It explores the rise of illiberal democracies around the world and the challenges they pose to individual rights and the rule of law.

Key points:

1. Illiberal Democracy: A system with elections but lacking civil liberties, rule of law, and checks on power, resulting in a pseudo-democracy.

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