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Foreign Policy Live
The Democracy Dilemma
Sep 1, 2023
Host Ravi Agrawal is joined by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, Freedom House President Mike Abramowitz, and senior fellow Shadi Hamid to explore the decline of democracy worldwide. They discuss the impact of repressive behavior, technology polarization, erosion of press freedom and other freedoms, fighting corruption, and challenges faced by corporations in authoritarian states like China. The speakers emphasize the importance of upholding democratic institutions and the global demand for democracy.
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- The decline in democracy worldwide is influenced by repressive regimes, declining adherence to liberal principles, and the challenge of maintaining faith in democracy amidst bad outcomes.
- Technology has disrupted the information ecosystem, leading to the spread of misinformation, polarization of societies, and the need for protecting the integrity of democratic processes.
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The Democratic Recession
Over the past 15-20 years, there has been a decline in democracy worldwide. This decline is characterized by countries holding elections that are not fair and leaders becoming more autocratic. Factors contributing to this democratic recession include the repressive nature of countries like China and Russia, as well as the declining adherence to liberal principles in countries like Poland, India, Hungary, and the Philippines. This decline in democracy poses a challenge to the idea and acceptance of democracy itself.
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