Democracy in Crisis around the World

Democracies are in crisis in the twenty-first century, with authoritarian regimes rising and populist leaders emerging. Democracy in Crisis across the World examines the state of democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa, and highlights the democratic trajectory of India, China, Russia, and the United States. Contributors argue that unless democracy is defended with resolution and nurtured with resilience, it will fall.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Democracies around the world are facing a crisis in the twenty-first century. The strength of fundamental democratic institutions and core enduring political principles and values is eroding in key regions and countries. Authoritarian regimes are on the rise, and populist leaders are emerging. Democracy in Crisis across the World weaves threads of history and politics in two parts to analyze how long this trend may last and what the future may bring. By examining the state of democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa, the second part of the collection highlights the democratic trajectory of India, China, Russia, and the United States. Contributors argue that unless democracy is defended with resolution and nurtured with resilience, it will fall.

Democracies around the world are facing a crisis in the twenty-first century. The strength of fundamental democratic institutions and core enduring political principles and values is eroding in key regions and countries. Authoritarian regimes are on the rise, and populist leaders are emerging. Democracy in Crisis across the World weaves threads of history and politics in two parts to analyze how long this trend may last and what the future may bring. By examining the state of democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa, the second part of the collection highlights the democratic trajectory of India, China, Russia, and the United States. Contributors argue that unless democracy is defended with resolution and nurtured with resilience, it will fall.

Weight: 463g
Dimension: 220 x 154 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793601681