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"The Centre Must Hold" - what role does centrist politics play in a polarised world?

"The Centre Must Hold" - what role does centrist politics play in a polarised world?

Update: 2024-07-18

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As populists are on the rise in many countries, how should the moderates respond? We hear from Yair Zivan, the author of a new book called "The Centre Must Hold", who argues that centrism is more than just the mid-point between two extremes, and can be a radical force for good. Links: “The Centre Must Hold: Why Centrism is the Answer to Extremism and Polarisation,” edited by Yair Zivan: Essay by World Economic Forum President Borge Brende: The Second Coming, poem by WB Yeats: Related podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on : - - : - : - : Join the :

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"The Centre Must Hold" - what role does centrist politics play in a polarised world?

"The Centre Must Hold" - what role does centrist politics play in a polarised world?

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