George Packer on fundamental issues facing the U.S.

In a new article for the Atlantic, writer and journalist George Packer holds out hope that, although the country is currently at a low point, the U.S. may be on the cusp of an era of radical reform that repairs a broken democracy. Packer visited the John Adams twice, the last time in 2019 to discuss his comprehensive biography of international diplomat Richard Holbrooke.



In a new article for the Atlantic, writer and journalist George Packer holds out hope that, although the country is currently at a low point, the U.S. may be on the cusp of an era of radical reform that repairs a broken democracy. Packer visited the John Adams twice, the last time in 2019 to discuss his comprehensive biography of international diplomat Richard Holbrooke.

Click here for his 2015 visit about his award-winning book The Unwinding.


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