Przeworski observed that the violent coup in Chile in 1973 fundamentally changed his perspective on democracy, pushing him to investigate why some democracies fail and others endure.
He highlights a major shift in understanding democracy's fragility, emphasizing that historic patterns of peaceful power transfer are now under threat across various nations, including the U.S. and Brazil.
The rise of far-right parties in Western Europe has further unsettled the long-held belief that democracies are immune to collapse, revealing that vigilance remains crucial.
Przeworski asserts that while democracy seemed stable with economic wealth and repeated elections, recent global events challenge that assumption, indicating vulnerability even in established democracies.
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