Fareed Zakaria explains why we are seeing a political realignment.Publicpoliticals

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Fareed Zakaria attributes the current political realignment to a combination of cultural, economic, and technological shifts. He argues that changes spurred by globalization, rapid technological advancements, and significant cultural transformations have created a sense of instability and insecurity for many. As societies evolve, there is a widening gap between those who benefit from these changes and those who feel left behind. Zakaria believes this fuels a “backlash” that disrupts traditional political alignments, pushing people toward populist movements and nationalist ideologies as they seek stability and protection against perceived threats to their way of life.Zakaria sees immigration as a central issue in modern populist movements. Economic concerns are part of the picture, but cultural fears—around issues like multiculturalism and national identity—are at the forefront, as exemplified by recent populist and anti-immigration movements worldwide. These anxieties are intensified by the rapid spread of information, which can amplify feelings of division and distrust in institutions. In his view, for democracies to adapt successfully, they must address these underlying cultural and economic concerns by creating policies that foster gradual change, emphasize local community building, and strengthen social bonds without undermining core democratic values.Zakaria emphasizes that attempts to impose change too abruptly, or without sufficient public consensus, often provoke resistance. He argues for an approach to reform that respects local communities and values compromise, thus creating a stable environment for progressive change to take root. He believes such a balanced approach could help mitigate the backlash fueling current political realignments (Policy Magazine; Washington Post).