Crisis of Democracy Amidst Global Challenges

This chapter explores the alarming decline in global democracy as revealed by the latest Democracy Index, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights how governments have curtailed civil liberties under the guise of emergency measures, while also recognizing positive democratic movements in certain regions. The discussion focuses on the fragile state of democracy in the U.S. and emphasizes the need for vigilance to protect democratic norms in an unprecedented global landscape.