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The Gray Area with Sean Illing
The Domino Effect of Illiberalism
The concern lies in the cycle of illiberal actions triggering further illiberal behaviors. Examples from India and the US illustrate that leaders in power may dismantle democratic institutions, which could set a precedent for future leaders. The fear is that if an illiberal leader loses power, the tools they exploited might be adopted by the succeeding administration. This trend is observed in the US where both liberal and illiberal sides have used institutions like the judiciary for political gains. The worry is that in a system moving towards liberalism, the risk is that once the liberal era fades, the illiberal practices may become ingrained in the system.
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