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Shifting the Foundations
The Reith Lectures
Challenges to Established States and Declining Turnout Rates
This chapter discusses the challenges to established states due to regional nationalisms and the declining turnout rates at presidential elections in the United States and France. It explores the reasons behind this decline, such as high expectations generated by democracy, misunderstanding of the role of politicians, and the auction of promises during elections. It also highlights the impact of disillusionment with the promise of progress and economic decline on public confidence in the political process.
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