The article discusses the alarming trend of democracy in decline, particularly in the context of Donald Trump's term, marked by strongman tactics and nationalism. It highlights studies from Freedom House and the Economist Intelligence Unit that reveal a significant deterioration in democratic quality over recent years, with many countries slipping into authoritarianism. Notably, Freedom House reported 60 nations facing democratic decline compared to just 34 showing improvement. The overall findings present a dire landscape for global freedom, prompting concerns about the future of democratic governance worldwide.
The annual report on "Freedom in the World" from Freedom House charts 19 consecutive years of decline in "global freedom." In contrast, only 34 countries improved.
Elected autocrats are rising, bending the rule of law, and powerful autocracies like China and Russia show no signs of reform as democracy falters.
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