The Evolving Nature of Democratic Crises

Democracy is often perceived as being in a constant state of decline, with challenges arising anew in each era. Historically, many have claimed that democracy was crumbling, spanning the past century, but this argument has changed over time. Presently, the crises differ significantly from past ones, marked by aging institutions and populations. Unlike the energetic movements of younger democracies in prior decades, today’s challenges stem from a pervasive fatigue within existing democratic structures that feel outdated and resistant to change.