Fiona Hill on Democracy's Challenges and Populism

Fiona Hill, former White House official and current Chancellor of Durham University, reflects on the challenges facing democratic systems, particularly the allure of populism's quick fixes for complex problems. Hill, who rose from a working-class background in northeast England to prominent roles in the US foreign policy establishment, including testifying during President Trump's impeachment inquiry, sees her return to a UK university as significant. Her experience highlights the tension between national challenges and individual ambition, and her perspective on 'great powers' suggests a critical view of political leadership and its impact on societal well-being.