Pessimism regarding democracy is rising globally, with many fearing authoritarianism's resurgence, illustrated by Trump’s victory and other global electoral trends.
While alarming political developments suggest a backslide in democracy, evidence shows elections remain robust, contradicting claims of a complete decline in democratic health.
Election results in various countries have indeed calamitous implications, as seen in the rise of autocratic leaders and right-wing parties across Europe.
Despite concerns about emerging authoritarian trends, the frequency of democratic government transitions via elections has remained stable over the last two decades.
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