Timothy Snyder: “Freedom is a practice that must be defended every day”

Historian Timothy Snyder examines how freedom, often taken for granted, is, in reality, a fragile asset that demands constant vigilance and action. In this interview, he reflects on the threats facing modern democracies – from authoritarianism to disinformation – and explores how the control of history and the manipulation of the past can undermine our ability to freely shape the future. With his direct and rigorous style, Snyder, widely considered one of the most influential analysts of contemporary US politics, warns that freedom is not just an idea but a practice that must be defended every day. An interview by writer and journalist Ben Ehrenreich.

26 March 2025