Reissue of Tocqueville's "Democracy in America": "Should we look at the recent evolution of American society to analyze how democracies die?"

The article discusses how societies evolve and reinterpret their traditions, questioning the limits of such reinterpretation without betraying their essence. It references Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont's observations on American democracy and draws parallels to contemporary issues, particularly the rise of extreme right parties in Europe and the implications for liberal democracies worldwide. The election of Donald Trump is highlighted as a significant symbol of these changes.