"America gave the world the notion of the melting pot - an alchemical cooking device wherein diverse ethnic and religious groups voluntarily mix together, producing a new, American identity. And while critics may argue that the melting pot is a national myth, it has tenaciously informed the America's collective imagination."
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Ivan Krastev, a prominent Bulgarian political scientist and public intellectual, has made significant contributions to the understanding of democracy and global politics. Born in 1965 in the city of Sofia, Krastev co-founded the Centre for Liberal Strategies and has served as a key figure in various international think tanks. His insightful analyses, particularly on the rise of authoritarianism in Eastern Europe, have garnered worldwide recognition. Through his writings and lectures, Krastev continues to shape the discourse on democracy, identity, and the future of Europe.
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"The United States and Russia probably do not have common aims and dreams, but they have common worries: Both Washington and Moscow are concerned about the rise of China and are threatened by the rise of radical Islam."
Ivan Krastev