Right-wing populism around the world is partly driven by the fact that many people do not want to be 'last men'—they are not content with simple peace and prosperity delivered by liberal democracy but want something more, leading them to turn toward exclusive nationalism.
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Francis FukuyamaEvidence Quote
“there are a lot of people that don't want to be last men... they aren't content with simple peace and prosperity, which is what liberal democracy has brought them.”
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Francis Fukuyama: Why Global Order Is Breaking Down And Why the “End of History” Never Happened— Decoding Geopolitics Podcast with Dominik PreslCreated: 8/12/2026, 5:52:02 PM
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