In 'The Future of Freedom', journalist and author Fareed Zakaria examines the tension between democracy and civil liberties in the modern world. Zakaria argues that while democracy is a valuable political system, it does not automatically guarantee the protection of individual rights and freedoms. Through a series of case studies, Zakaria explores the rise of illiberal democracies and the erosion of civil liberties in both developed and developing countries. This book serves as a wake-up call to the importance of safeguarding civil liberties in democratic societies.