How Regime Change Happens In America

This Fresh Air interview with Anne Applebaum focuses on her analysis of the current political climate in the US and its impact on European relations. The conversation begins with Applebaum's assertion that the Trump regime represents a "regime change," then shifts to discuss the alarming reactions of European leaders to recent statements by US officials regarding NATO and the far-right. Applebaum details concerns about US social media's influence on European elections and the potential for American interference. Finally, she draws parallels between the erosion of democratic institutions in Hungary under Orbán and potential threats to American institutions, highlighting the vulnerability of civil service and universities. The interview concludes with a discussion of the challenges faced by journalists in reporting on these developments.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and European Concerns

Part 2: External Interference and US Foreign Policy

Part 3: Undermining Democracy and Institutional Threats

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Fresh Air

Part 1: Introduction and European Concerns

Introduction: Regime Change in the US and the Munich Security Conference

European Leaders' Reaction to US Statements at the Munich Security Conference

European Security Concerns and Ukraine's Shifting Strategy

Part 2: External Interference and US Foreign Policy

American Threats to European Elections and the Digital Services Act

Trump's Relationship with NATO and Putin, and the Unpredictability of US Foreign Policy

Part 3: Undermining Democracy and Institutional Threats

The Orban Model and the Playbook for Undermining Democracy

Poland's Return to Democracy and the Importance of the Civil Service

Threats to Universities and the Attack on the Press

How Regime Change Happens In America

Fresh Air

Part 1: Introduction and European Concerns

00:00Introduction: Regime Change in the US and the Munich Security Conference

Introduction: Regime Change in the US and the Munich Security Conference

03:03European Leaders' Reaction to US Statements at the Munich Security Conference

European Leaders' Reaction to US Statements at the Munich Security Conference

11:07European Security Concerns and Ukraine's Shifting Strategy

European Security Concerns and Ukraine's Shifting Strategy

Part 2: External Interference and US Foreign Policy

17:17American Threats to European Elections and the Digital Services Act

American Threats to European Elections and the Digital Services Act

20:34Trump's Relationship with NATO and Putin, and the Unpredictability of US Foreign Policy

Trump's Relationship with NATO and Putin, and the Unpredictability of US Foreign Policy

Part 3: Undermining Democracy and Institutional Threats

23:14The Orban Model and the Playbook for Undermining Democracy

The Orban Model and the Playbook for Undermining Democracy

30:29Poland's Return to Democracy and the Importance of the Civil Service

Poland's Return to Democracy and the Importance of the Civil Service

37:57Threats to Universities and the Attack on the Press

Threats to Universities and the Attack on the Press