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Sasha Polakow-Suransky is an American journalist and author. He has served as an editor at Foreign Policy and The New York Times, and his work focuses on international politics, nationalism, and democracy.
Known for: Go Back to Where You Came From: The Backlash Against Immigration and the Fate of Western Democracy
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Go Back to Where You Came From: The Backlash Against Immigration and the Fate of Western Democracy
This book examines the rise of anti-immigrant sentiment and right-wing populism across Western democracies. Drawing on extensive reporting and interviews, Polakow-Suransky explores how fear of immigration and cultural change has reshaped politics in Europe and the United States, threatening liberal democratic values.
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Historical Context
After the trauma of World War II, Western Europe saw mass reconstruction, labor shortages, and a moral commitment to never repeat the catastrophes of nationalism and genocide. Countries like Britain, France, and Germany opened their doors—first to colonial subjects, then to guest workers from Southe...
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The Rise of Populism
Populism draws its energy from grievance. In the 1990s, with the end of the Cold War, many believed that liberal democracy had triumphed. Yet beneath the surface, deindustrialization hollowed out communities, automation replaced manual labor, and neoliberal policies eroded welfare safety nets. As gl...
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About Sasha Polakow-Suransky
Sasha Polakow-Suransky is an American journalist and author. He has served as an editor at Foreign Policy and The New York Times, and his work focuses on international politics, nationalism, and democracy.
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