Tim Snyder

Tim Snyder

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Tim Snyder is an American historian and professor at Yale University, known for his expertise in Eastern European history and his critical analysis of authoritarianism. His notable works include 'On Tyranny' and 'On Freedom,' where he explores the dynamics of power and the importance of civic responsibility in the face of rising authoritarianism. Recently, Snyder's insights have gained renewed attention as he emphasizes the dangers of 'anticipatory obedience' and the need for active resistance against oppressive regimes.

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Tim Snyder argues that free speech should be distinguished from what he calls 'me speech'.

How the simmering freedom of speech row reached boiling point
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-23
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As the historian Tim Snyder dryly noted: History teaches clear lessons about breakdowns in the rule of law.

Trump is setting the US on a path to educational authoritarianism | Jason Stanley
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-17
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Yale historian Tim Snyder's idea about true freedom is quoted in Jacqueline Maley’s column.

Values and dignity trump image and posturing
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-08
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Tim Snyder is a Yale University history professor and Holocaust expert who wrote On Freedom.

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Pete Hegseth show us what weakness looks like
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-01
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