Lawfare Archive: Democracy's Morticians: Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt on 'How Democracies Die'
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The Rise of Populism and Its Consequences
This chapter examines how populist leaders leverage anti-establishment sentiment to gain power and the effects of their confrontational rhetoric on established institutions. It highlights historical instances where leaders moderated their extreme positions upon taking office, while also addressing the complexities of far-right parties participating within democratic frameworks.
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