Anne Applebaum

Anne Applebaum is a prominent American journalist, historian, and author known for her expertise in Eastern European history and politics. She won the Pulitzer Prize for her book "Gulag: A History," which explores the Soviet forced labor camps. Applebaum writes extensively about authoritarianism, democracy, and the challenges facing democracies today. She is a senior fellow at the Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and contributes to several major publications, sharing insights on political issues, historical events, and the rise of populism. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding history to navigate contemporary political challenges.