Unrest, even violence, could be a concern heading into the U.S. presidential election in November. What should be done to strengthen the nation’s democratic institutions? And what lessons can be learned from other countries facing similar challenges? Author and political scientist Barbara Walter joins FP Live to share her findings from her research on civil wars around the world.
Suggested reading (FP links are paywall-free):
Transcript: Could Civil War Erupt in America?
Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware: How Bad Will Political Violence in the U.S. Get?
Stephen Marche: Why the U.S. Military Isn’t Ready for Civil War
Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze: What a Real Civil War Would Do to the U.S. Economy
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