Yascha Mounk
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.