New Suhrkamp Anthology Debates Postliberalism's Relevance for the German Left

A new anthology titled 'Postliberalismus? Eine transatlantische Debatte' (Postliberalism? A Transatlantic Debate), published by Suhrkamp, brings together voices from the USA, Great Britain, and Germany to discuss the crisis of liberal democracy and the rise of postliberal thought. The volume is edited by political scientists Veith Selk and Julian Nicolai Hofmann, who aim to introduce German readers to a debate that has primarily unfolded in Anglo-American contexts. The book addresses the paradox that liberalism's success may breed its own downfall, as freedom turns into isolation. It explores themes of individualization, the future of democracy, and critiques of liberal markets and wars, appealing to left-leaning readers who are ambivalent about defending liberalism against right-wing critiques, such as those voiced by J.D. Vance. The anthology is featured in the latest issue of the German weekly newspaper 'der Freitag'.