Published Aug 30, 2022
718: Barbara F. Walter | How Civil Wars Start (And How to Stop Them)
Barbara F. Walter, a leading expert on civil wars, explores the indicators of potential conflicts in the U.S., emphasizing the impact of demographic shifts, political extremism, and the alarming rise of white nationalism on American democracy, while urging the necessity of proactive civic engagement to avert unrest.

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