The United States, founded on Euro-colonial privilege, has historically centered Euro-American identity in governance, economics, and culture. Yet, as demographic shifts challenge long-standing assumptions, the country finds itself navigating a deep transformation—one increasingly defined by racial anxieties, political polarization, and ideological battles. Trump’s presidency amplified these tensions, embedding them within broader global power struggles. Meanwhile, the shrinking white majority has led to a surge in ethno-racial anxieties, where conspiracy theories flourish, and oligarchs and entrepreneurs monetize cultural distortion for personal gain. This climate of fear-driven narratives has widened democratic fractures, leading to reactionary political shifts, misinformation, and intensified ideological warfare. Trump’s governance, characterized by a concentration of executive power, further altered democratic norms. Amid these disruptions, some argue that a return to an Indigenous model of governance, one rooted in collaborative constitutional democracy, could serve as a stabilizing force in an era of heightened uncertainty. America in Crisis examines the interplay of race, governance, nationalism, and global instability, offering a compelling exploration of the forces shaping democracy’s future.
