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America at a Crossroads

America at a Crossroads

Michael McFaul with Larry Diamond | America Votes, the World Watches: The Midterms and the Global Battle for Democracy

Oct 9, 2026 · 1h 3m

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Stanford political scientist Michael McFaul joins renowned democracy scholar Larry Diamond for a timely conversation on the 2026 midterm elections, America's role in the world, and the growing global struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy, foreign policy, and democratic governance, McFaul and Diamond examine how America's elections influence international alliances, embolden or constrain authoritaria...