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Jennifer McCoy
Scholar of polarization and democracy; co-author on the backsliding article who emphasizes pernicious polarization, coalition-building, and framing for democratic defense.
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Oct 28, 2025
• 42min
Democratic Dialogues: Pathways of Democratic Backsliding, Resistance, and (Partial) Recoveries
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Kenneth Roberts, a comparative politics scholar, discusses the nuances of democratic backsliding and the importance of institutional and societal resistance. Jennifer McCoy explores pernicious polarization and the necessity of coalition-building for effective democratic defense. Murat Somer outlines distinct pathways of backsliding, such as legislative capture and executive aggrandizement, underlining the need for tailored resistance strategies. Together, they emphasize the significance of awareness and community rebuilding to strengthen democracy in the face of challenges.
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