Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum, known for her work on totalitarianism, delivered a powerful message about the dangers of appeasement while accepting the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. She argued that pacifism in the face of aggression can be dangerous, using historical parallels to Germany to highlight the importance of standing up against dictatorships. Applebaum’s speech resonates deeply in the context of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, urging continued support for the embattled nation.