A wave of populism has swept through Britain and the United States, and is now sweeping through Europe. There are four critical elections in Europe this year. Will liberal democracy prevail in Europe? Will the centre hold?

US President Donald Trump has told the world that from this day forward, it is "America First". People are worried about trade wars, protectionism, and the unravelling of the liberal international order that has been in place since the end of World War II.

Jonathan Tepperman is managing editor of Foreign Affairs. Amidst all this alarming news. Tepperman has another story to tell. He has travelled the world to uncover stories of resilience and success, often in the face of overwhelming odds. His is a good news book. He is the author of The Fix: How Nations Survive and Thrive in a World in Decline.