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Democracy in Decay:
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Populism or Dictablanda? A look at Strongmen in Latin America
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What Do the 2024 Indian Elections Mean for the Future of the World’s Largest Democracy?
Stealth Authoritarian Tactics in El Salvador
Authoritarianism and its Effect on the European Union and Democracy
Authoritarian rule around the world is consistently a danger to democracy, world peace, and many…
The Democratic Struggle in Haiti
The recent gang related events in Haiti have spiraled out of control. The state lacked…
Nayib Bukele’s Dystopia
When Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and Barrio 18 members were deported to El Salvador, they returned…
Democracy faltering in Brazil? By Neil O’Donnell
Hungary’s Assault on Academic Freedom
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Is American democracy under threat? What about democracy in the West, or the world? If democracy is under threat, what can we do about it? And if it’s not under threat, why are so many of us so worried that it is? The Democratic Erosion Consortium aims to help answer these questions through a combination of research, teaching, and civic and policy engagement.
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Read a profile of the consortium’s first year in Washington Post Magazine.
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