The volume explores German perceptions of the USA, showing complex views of friendship, enmity, and foreignness. It includes diverse contributions reflecting on America's cultural impact and political relations from the post-war era to the recent past.

Focusing on the rising support for the populist right in Eastern Europe, this book examines how anger and resentment towards minorities is being utilized in politics. Bustikova details the process by which the acquisition of political power and demand for rights by ascendant minority groups precipitates a backlash of mobilization from the radical right.

Three intellectuals analyze the erosion of democracy and suggest renewal paths. They critique social, economic changes and cultural shifts undermining democracy, advocating for movements like Black Lives Matter and the Green New Deal to foster equality, solidarity, and public participation.

The book examines post-authoritarian Latvia and South Africa, comparing their efforts to decolonize production and trade. It blends political economy and ecocultural heritage studies, offering insights on alternative trade and development theories in the face of global crises.

A deeply personal account of life under state repression in contemporary Xinjiang. Blending poetic insight with journalistic clarity, Izgil documents the escalating surveillance, fear, and erasure faced by the Uyghur community.