Much of recent Western history contains the story of democracy stumbling. Crisis after financial collapse, after war, over the last two decades has fostered a deep dissatisfaction, leading societies toward simpler rules and clearer enemies. It’s an appealing proposition in a world whose rules seem to shift daily, where governments struggle to keep pace. We shouldn’t be surprised that political systems built in the 18th and 19th centuries are buckling under the weight of modern life. We would