The past is another country, the old saying goes. The same might be said of the future. But which country? For Europeans and Americans today, the answer is Russia. In this eye-opening work of contemporary history, Timothy Snyder explores Russia’s influence and manipulation within the West. From supporting far-right movements in Europe, invading Ukraine in 2014, to waging cyberwar during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign and the EU referendum, Snyder uncovers Russia's strategic methods. Most strikingly, he highlights how Donald Trump, viewed as an American failure, was utilized as a Russian tool to destabilize democratic structures.

Why You Should Read This Book:

• Gain Insight into Global Political Dynamics: Understand how Russia’s strategies impact Western democracy and influence global affairs.
• Uncover Hidden Truths: Learn about covert operations, cyberwarfare, and the subtle manipulation tactics affecting world politics.
• Enhance Awareness of Democratic Threats: Recognize the vulnerabilities within democratic systems and how external forces exploit them.
• Empower Yourself with Knowledge: Equip yourself with the understanding necessary to identify misinformation and make informed decisions.
• Reflect on the Future of Freedom: Contemplate the critical choices between equality or oligarchy, individualism or totalitarianism, and truth or lies.

This book is not just a history lesson; it’s a call to awareness and action in preserving the pillars of our freedoms.