: Unlike communism, which often comes to power via revolution, fascism frequently arises through legal, constitutional means —elected leaders who then systematically close democratic pathways.
Albright draws on her personal history as a refugee from both Nazi and Communist regimes in Czechoslovakia to illustrate how easily democracy can be dismantled. She notes that modern authoritarian trends reflect 20th-century patterns:
: Fascism relies on the use or endorsement of violence to achieve political goals.
: Leaders often denigrate democratic staples, such as the independent judiciary and a free press , labeling them as "enemies of the people".
: Unlike communism, which often comes to power via revolution, fascism frequently arises through legal, constitutional means —elected leaders who then systematically close democratic pathways.
Albright draws on her personal history as a refugee from both Nazi and Communist regimes in Czechoslovakia to illustrate how easily democracy can be dismantled. She notes that modern authoritarian trends reflect 20th-century patterns: Fascism: A Warning
: Fascism relies on the use or endorsement of violence to achieve political goals. : Unlike communism, which often comes to power
: Leaders often denigrate democratic staples, such as the independent judiciary and a free press , labeling them as "enemies of the people". : Unlike communism