The End of History (Francis Fukuyama)

Francis Fukuyama’s "The End of History" suggests that with the Cold War’s conclusion, liberal democracy and free-market capitalism have become the ultimate political and economic systems. He argues that these systems represent the peak of societal development, and no other ideological alternatives—like communism or authoritarianism—are likely to prevail in the long run. Essentially, Fukuyama believes that history, understood as ongoing ideological struggles, has reached a point where liberal democracy is the final, most stable form of government, leading to political equilibrium worldwide.