The End of Liberalism

Liberalism has enjoyed more than two centuries of ascendency. The liberal ideals of private property, free trade, freedom of conscience, and state neutrality spread from the UK to the United States and France through two bloody revolutions. After a century of conflict and two world wars, most European countries adopted liberal institutions. Other countries have followed suit under the pressure of international institutions created after 1945. 

On average, liberal countries in the West have enjoyed relative peace and prosperity, along with scientific and social innovation. But disaffection in liberal countries is growing. Even progressive liberals are beginning to take notice that trust in the post-war international order is collapsing.