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Fighting for democracy in Hungary and Hong Kong

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Fighting for democracy in Hungary and Hong Kong

Former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes sees parallels between Hungary's politics and what happened in the US under Trump, and believes the EU has been too lenient towards Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's autocratic tendencies. Rhodes, who met with democracy activists in Hungary and Hong Kong when researching his book, "After the Fall: Being American in the World We've Made," observes that Hungary's opposition groups have been strengthened by banding together to form a united front against corrupt politicians. There's less reason for hope in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong a year after the National Security Law; US-UK travel corridor

Hong Kong a year after the National Security Law; US-UK travel corridor

A year after the National Security Law, how has Hong Kong changed? As rebels retake the Tigray capital, Ethiopia declares a ceasefire. Is peace near in Ethiopia's civil war? Is the hope of the US-UK travel corridor fading as the Delta variant forces more lockdowns around the world? Ian Bremmer shares his perspective on global politics this week.