Navigating America's Role in a Changing World: Insights from Rhodes Half 2023

Why is democracy so threatened in America and around the globe? And what can we do about it? A former White Home aide and shut confidant to President Barack Obama—and the New York Instances bestselling writer of The World as It Is —travels the globe in a deeply private, fantastically noticed quest for solutions.

In 2017, as Ben Rhodes was serving to Barack Obama start his subsequent chapter, the legacy that they had labored to construct for eight years was being taken aside. To grasp what was taking place in America, Rhodes determined to look outward. Over the following three years, he traveled to dozens of nations, assembly with politicians, activists, and dissidents confronting the identical nationalism and authoritarianism that was tearing America aside. Alongside the best way, a Russian opposition chief he spoke with was poisoned, the Hong Kong protesters he got here to know noticed their motion snuffed out, and America itself reached the precipice of dropping democracy earlier than giving itself a second probability.

Blending memoir with investigative reporting, 'After the Fall' by Rhodes is a groundbreaking exploration of America's global impact. Through his journeys, Rhodes uncovers how America's influence has shaped the world, from our Cold War embrace of capitalism to post-9/11 nationalism, tech obsession, and racial tensions. By sharing stories of diverse figures like Barack Obama and Cuban rebels, Rhodes emphasizes the need to reflect on America's missteps to champion its true values. This thought-provoking work underscores the importance of fighting for America's ideals in today's interconnected world.

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