The multinational response shows that liberalism has some life left. But the challenges posed by waning U.S. power and rising authoritarianism remain formidable.
Tag: Democracy (Theory and Philosophy)
Putin vs. Democracy
Democracy is on the decline worldwide, and Vladimir Putin is a big factor.
As French Elections Loom, Macron Tries to Strike a Balance
The news media calls the French president “Jupiter,” the king of the gods, but he is showing a more human face. Will it soften his image?
As French Elections Loom, Macron Tries to Strike a Balance
The news media calls the French president “Jupiter,” the king of the gods, but he is showing a more human face. Will it soften his image?
Biden’s Democracy Summit Convenes as U.S. Hits a ‘Rough Patch’
The president kicked off his summit as critics questioned the guest list and whether the United States could be an effective advocate for democracy amid problems at home.
U.S. Allies Drive Much of World’s Democratic Decline, Data Shows
Washington-aligned countries backslid at nearly double the rate of non-allies, data shows, complicating long-held assumptions about American influence.
Blinken Cites ‘Democratic Reckoning’ in South America
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of an eroding trust in democracy in the Western Hemisphere and described challenges posed to open government by authoritarian leaders.
As Democracy Faces Threats, Proponents Bet on Its Resilience
At the Athens Democracy Forum, global leaders explored the ability of elected governments to meet the challenges posed by dictatorships.
As Abortion Rights Expand, the U.S. Joins a Handful of Telling Exceptions
Recent shifts on access to abortion suggest democracy and women’s rights go hand in hand — and that the inverse might be true as well.
‘Historical Distortions’ Test South Korea’s Commitment to Free Speech
Conspiracy theories about the country’s turbulent past have spread online. Now the government is pushing criminal penalties to crack down on misinformation.