A more stable relationship between Poland and Russia based on reconciliation might revive the reunification of Europe. Ivan Krastev Read Quote
Authoritarianism is not pretending anymore to be a real alternative to democracy, but we can see many more authoritarian practices and styles basically being smuggled into democratic governments. Ivan Krastev Read Quote
Democracy has always been in crisis: democracy is all about practicing the art of bearable dissatisfaction. In democratic societies, people often complain about their leaders and their institutions. The gap between the ideal democracy and the existing one cannot be bridged. Ivan Krastev Read Quote
Transparency is not about restoring trust in institutions. Transparency is the politics of managing mistrust. Ivan Krastev Read Quote
America gave the world the notion of the melting pot – an alchemical cooking device wherein diverse ethnic and religious groups voluntarily mix together, producing a new, American identity. And while critics may argue that the melting pot is a national myth, it has tenaciously informed the America’s collective imagination. Ivan Krastev Read Quote
