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Yascha Mounk

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  1. Milken Institute1h 0m

    The Future of Europe: Security, Economy, and the Transatlantic Relationship

    Stephanie Flanders, Peter Beyer, Niall Ferguson, Richard Haass, Lord Mandelson, Yascha Mounk, Laura Rudas

    European leaders and analysts convened to address the Eurozone's robust economic recovery amidst vulnerabilities in Germany's export sector and structural innovation deficits, while navigating a fractured political landscape marked by the rise of populism and potential autocratic drift in Central Europe. The discussion highlighted critical geopolitical challenges, including a strained transatlantic alliance driven by US protectionism and a strategic shift toward an Asian-centric global order where Europe faces pressure from China's economic dominance. Key figures such as Neil Ferguson, Peter Beyer, and Richard Haass warned that without unified fiscal reforms and a cohesive defense strategy, the Union risks further fragmentation ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections.

  2. Milken Institute59 min

    Europe: Past Tense, Future Perfect?

    Stephanie Flanders, Jyrki Katainen, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Yascha Mounk, Howard Shore, Timothy Snyder

    Panelists analyzed the Eurozone's shift from recession to growth while highlighting persistent political risks from rising populism in Hungary and Poland. The discussion emphasized how Russian cyber influence and divergent historical narratives undermine democratic norms, creating a disconnect between economic recovery and political stability. Experts urged European leaders to adopt a unified, proactive strategy to counter these external threats and prevent the fragmentation of the Union's future.

  3. Milken Institute59 min

    Populism: Passing Fad or New Political Era?

    Tony Blair, Matthew Elliott, Jason Furman, Luis Madrazo Lajous, Yascha Mounk

    A panel of international experts analyzes the global surge of populism as a strategic movement exploiting economic anxiety and social media acceleration to divide populations and undermine democratic institutions. Contributors from the UK, US, and Mexico detail how the collapse of the "Third Way," cultural resistance, and leadership failures have created a polarized environment where complex policy debates are replaced by simplistic narratives blaming external villains. The discussion concludes that addressing the "complexity gap" through robust independent institutions and substantive economic reforms is essential to prevent further erosion of post-WWII international frameworks and restore public trust.

  4. Milken Institute1h 4m

    What's Happened to the American Dream?

    Shaun Robinson, Jim Clifton, Robert H. Dugger, Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia, Yascha Mounk, Will Packer

    This analysis examines the shift from the American Dream as a pursuit of universal material improvement to a zero-sum struggle for positional goods, driven by flat living standards since 1985 and the exclusion of 60% of young adults from the labor market. Key structural barriers including felony records, educational misalignment, and automation threats have reduced intergenerational social mobility to 7.5% and created governance risks by alienating millions of citizens. Proposed solutions focus on early childhood investment, expanding awareness of high-growth tech sectors, and reforming higher education to identify and nurture resilience in high-potential students regardless of background.