
From the archive: Freedom without constraints: how the US squandered its cold war victory
From The Audio Long Read
Published 4/8/2026
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2020: The US believed the American way of life was humankind’s ultimate destiny. But unrestrained greed has led to an era of injustice and…







