"I found myself in the West where I suddenly was exposed to so much opportunity and possibility, and a sense of freedom that people back home will never even be able to understand."

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Freedom is a Western reality, which in Konstantin Kisin's words, Western values produce.

For Africa Brooke, even at 9 years old, the difference felt entering a society built upon belief in the sanctity of the individual was tangible. This is the Western reality to which we have become accustomed.

However, trying to live in the Western reality without its foundational values will ultimately cause the reality to fade, until it is something else entirely. Konstantin reminds us, the price of freedom has always been eternal vigilance, and the same is true of the prosperity, safety, and strength enjoyed in the West for so long.

In ARC's latest Off Stage conversation, Africa Brooke, Konstantin Kisin, Winston Marshall, and Eva Vlaardingerbroek discuss the question, what are Western values? What makes the West unique, and how should this be protected?

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Winston Marshall is a member of the ARC Advisory Board. He is a Grammy award-winning musician, writer and host of the podcast ‘Marshall Matters’. He is also co-founder of the non-profit organisation Hong Kong Link Up.

Africa Brooke is a coach, speaker, and writer, specialising in helping public figures and entrepreneurs overcome cultural pressures, self-censorship, and self-sabotage.

Eva Vlaardingerbroek is a Dutch lawyer and political commentator dedicated to protecting freedom and fundamental rights.

Konstantin Kisin is a political commentator and TRIGGERnometry host.