What kind of world order are we heading towards? Liberal democracy is in crisis; after a long period of democratization, we have once again arrived in a world of power, driven primarily by authoritarian movements, technological change, neoliberalism, and identity politics. With his reflections on the state of the world, Francis Fukuyama demonstrates why liberal thought is essential for Western societies in the 21st century. Above all, he makes clear why we must fight for freedom if we want to ensure its survival and mitigate the risk of an authoritarian world order. An inspiringly personal book with political foresight, from one of the most influential thinkers of our time.