The Assault on the State

In The Assault on the State, political scientists Stephen Hanson and Jeffrey Kopstein explore the escalating threats against modern government in countries like Hungary, Israel, the UK, and the US. They argue that these attacks, led by self-serving politicians, jeopardize vital state functions and may lead to a dangerous shift from organized governance to the arbitrary rule of individuals. Delving into the origins of this erosion, particularly in post-Soviet Russia, the authors advocate for a robust defense of government structures, offering strategies to counteract these trends and safeguard democracy.