Problems in Paradise?: Changes and Challenges to Swedish Democracy

The EU, which was once a symbol of a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous Union, has seen a reversal of democratization in many countries due to the rise of populism and political polarisation. Problems in Paradise? explores eight interactive sub-societies crucial for a dynamic and persistent liberal democracy and offers a deepened understanding of contemporary changes and challenges to liberal democracy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 08 January 2024
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Just 25 years ago, Europe was embarked on a remarkable journey of democratization and integration, symbolizing a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous Union. However, the tides have turned in recent years, witnessing a reversal of democratization in many of the countries that underwent political transitions in the 1990s. Even in established democracies, there has been a concerning rise of authoritarian tendencies, manifested in the surge of populism and political polarization, as well as questions over the rule of law.

In the face of these threats to Swedish liberal democracy, this book takes a broader perspective to explore the broader crises democracy is currently facing around the globe. Problems in Paradise? delves into eight interactive sub-societies that are crucial for the vitality and resilience of a dynamic and persistent liberal democracy: the political, judicial, bureaucratic, economic, educational, media, civil, and international spheres.

Fully embracing the diverse challenges liberal democracy has encountered in recent years, this book offers a profound understanding of contemporary changes and challenges to liberal democracy. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and citizens alike, as we navigate the complex terrain of democratic development and renewal.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837535095