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How to Lose a Country

The 7 Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship
Book • 2019
Ece Temelkuran's "How to Lose a Country" meticulously outlines the seven steps through which democracies can descend into dictatorships.

Drawing on her experiences in Turkey under Erdogan's rule, the book provides a stark warning about the gradual erosion of democratic institutions and freedoms.

Temelkuran's analysis is both insightful and timely, offering a framework for understanding the rise of authoritarianism globally.

The book's strength lies in its blend of personal narrative and political analysis, making it accessible and engaging for a wide audience.

It serves as a crucial guide for citizens and activists seeking to protect and strengthen their democracies.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Brian Eno
as an account of how Turkey slid into fascism, illustrating the need to name fascism directly.
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"What If" Is the Enemy of Fascism (w/Brian Eno)
Mentioned by Maithili Rao as
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Ece Temelkuran
's first book in English, which received international praise.
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Fascism, Exile, and Redefining Home in the 21st Century, with Ece Temelkuran
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Ece Temelkuran
as her reason to write about her experiences, sharing stamina and experience to change something.
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How To Lose Your Country, with Ece Temelkuran (Part Two)
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Ece Temelkuran
as her earlier book warning democracies can be eroded and outlining steps toward authoritarianism.
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Ece Temelkuran: democracies don’t collapse overnight
Recommended by Jamie Kelsey Fry for its brilliant capture of the rise of fascism and neoliberalism.
The fascist face of neoliberalism with Ece Temelkuran
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Coco Khan
as a book dealing with how tough it is out there for progressives.
How To Lose Your Country, with Ece Temelkuran (Part One)
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Ece Temulkuran
as a book from 10 years ago that predicted current global issues.
Breakage and repair
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Ece Temelkuran
when discussing her previous work.
Choices for a Better Now, with Ece Temelkuran and Matthew Taylor
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Deborah Frances-White
as an example of a writer who emphasizes joy in protest and resistance.
436. Cancel Culture with Josie Long
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Andrew Keen
and by the author as her earlier book diagnosing rising fascism and democratic decline.
A Nation of Strangers: Ece Temelkuran on Rebuilding Home in a Homeless World

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