Stephen Cummins

The author is a passionate advocate for liberal democracy and evidence-based policy. With a background spanning politics, policy analysis, and public service, they bring both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to the challenges facing modern liberalism.

Having witnessed firsthand the erosion of liberal institutions and the rise of authoritarian populism, the author felt compelled to write this book as both a diagnosis of liberalism's current crisis and a roadmap for its renewal. They believe that liberalism, properly understood and courageously applied, remains humanity's best hope for creating societies that are both free and fair.

The author lives in Britain and remains actively engaged in political and policy debates. This book represents their contribution to the vital conversation about liberalism's future in the 21st century.