Despite liberalism's emphasis on individual rights and fair systems, it faces challenges from populist leaders and dictators who appeal to deeper sources of meaning such as faith, family and nationalism. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/26/world/authoritarians-have-momentum/ #commentary #worldnews #liberalism #democracy #authoritarianism #donaldtrump #vladimirputin #xijinpin