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The Dawn Of The Post-Trump Era
Donald Trump remains in the White House, but the midterms have made him a lame duck.
November 5, 2026
Published March 20, 2026
Global leadership ultimately depends on internal cohesion. In this Q&A section, Stephen Kotkin argues that social media, not foreign rivals, now poses the most serious test for open societies—raising urgent questions about trust, legitimacy, and the future of democratic self-government.
Check out more from Stephen Kotkin:
- Read "The Weakness of the Strongmen" by Stephen Kotkin here.
- Watch "Five Questions for Stephen Kotkin" from Uncommon Knowledge here.
- Watch "Three Historians Debate the Era of Trump" from Uncommon Knowledge with Stephen Kotkin here.
Learn more about Stephen Kotkin here.
Recorded on August 14, 2025.
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