I hear the term “regime change” tossed about with dismaying ease, as if it’s as simple as changing the sheets or something. So, for the sake of all operating in the same reality:
1. “Regime change” is an act of war and a violation of long-standing international law FOR GOOD REASON.
2. This hasn’t stopped the US (and other major powers) over the the last 70 years
3. The track record of “regime change” is abysmal, leading almost inevitably to more human suffering, and less stability in the long term
4. The current (terrible) regime in Iran is a *direct result* of previous “regime change” meddling

Hoe bescherm je de democratie als polarisatie en populisme de overhand hebben? Op reis langs Poolse rechters, burgeractivisten en journalisten die onder grote druk terugvechten. Wat hebben zij ons te leren?