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Episode 2: The autocrat next door

What's Wrong with Democracy?

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Democracy vs. Autocracy: Global Power Struggle

The chapter explores the global landscape of democracy and autocracy, detailing the historical context of authoritarian opposition to democracies. It contrasts the essence of democracy, where leaders earn power through voter trust, with autocracies that rely on silencing dissent through violence, and stresses the importance of democracies uniting against autocrats to safeguard democracy globally.

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