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Martin Wolf on democracy’s year of peril

FT News Briefing

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Threats to Democracy: A Global Perspective

This chapter examines the current threats to democracy, focusing on the impact of populism and authoritarianism in both the U.S. and Poland. It discusses the urgent need for vigilance against misinformation and the erosion of democratic institutions, drawing parallels to historical declines in democratic governance. The chapter emphasizes the transformation of political ideologies and the implications of shifting loyalty from democratic principles to authoritarian figures.

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