A key expert argues that a “very cutthroat and competitive version of neoliberalism” is to blame for much of today’s populist backlash.
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‘Autocratization Turns Viral’ Says Swedish Report
A new University of Gothenburg report shows that the hybrid political system sometimes called “electoral autocracy” has gone “viral”.
Opinion: Biden shouldn’t invite wannabe dictators to ‘Summit of Democracies’
Biden’s ‘summit of democracies’ is to counter China’s aggression. But he must be careful not to invite wannabe dictators to the meeting.
Ex-Kremlin mastermind predicts formation of ‘humanless democracies’
In the light of the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence, an ex-Kremlin mastermind has predicted a future of ‘humanless democracies’.
Distinguishing Dictators From Democrats Based On Appearance
According to new research, democratically elected leaders have more appealing and warmer looks than authoritarian leaders.
The Largest Autocracy on Earth
With over 2.9billion active users worldwide, Facebook is simply the world’s largest autocracy according to a recent perspective.
9/11 reminds us that we must show strength in the face of evil
Weakness on terrorism and enabling Trump disparage the brave Americans who redirected flight 93 on 9/11 away from the Capitol.
The Global Decline In Democracy Has Accelerated
As major democracies withdrew home in 2020, authoritarian players got bolder, contributing to the 15th straight year of global freedom loss.
Ignoring Dangerous Crackdowns On Press Freedom
Press freedom around the world is under severe threat. Last year the number of journalists slain rose by a third compared to 2019.
For Democracy, It’s A Time Of Difficulties
Scholars find some good news in a world where democracy often swims against the political tide. It simply necessitates a broader perspective.