Is democracy experiencing a setback worldwide?

This essay addresses the problems faced by liberal democracies today, particularly in the United States and Europe. It is argued that the democratic society of the United States is being tested by the success of China’s Communist example, and that the actions of populist leaders around the world, especially in Kenya and Poland, can also be viewed as proof of a declining democracy. Democratic advancements in a few African and South American nations are addressed, but the conclusion reached is that the complications in the advancement of democracy increasingly encountered in developing and developed nations, makes the threat to democracy a global issue.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Democracy's Setback Worldwide
• The Waning of Democratic Values
• Economic Might and Misinformation
• Populist Leaders and the Undermining of Democracy
• Democratic Success Stories in Africa and South America
• A Global Reconsideration of Democracy

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This essay examines the global decline of democratic values, exploring factors contributing to this trend and contrasting it with pockets of democratic progress. It argues that the waning influence of western liberal democracies, coupled with the rise of authoritarian powers like China and the actions of populist leaders, pose significant challenges to democratic systems worldwide.

• The declining influence of Western liberal democracies
• The rise of authoritarian powers and their impact on democratic values
• The role of populist leaders in undermining democratic institutions
• The challenges posed by misinformation and the control of media in democratic societies
• The contrasting examples of democratic progress in some African and South American nations

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• The essay opens by defining democracy and establishing the focus on liberal democracies. It introduces the argument that democracy is experiencing a global setback, citing examples from the United States and Europe.
• The second section delves into the declining influence of western liberal democracies, highlighting the rise of China's economic success and the shifting global perception of democratic superiority.
• The third section discusses the increasing economic might of authoritarian powers and their impact on democratic values, particularly focusing on China's strategy of opaqueness in international politics and the potential for a world of misinformation.
• The fourth section examines the actions of populist leaders in Kenya and Poland, highlighting how they utilize constitutional technicalities to subvert democratic principles and control media outlets.
• The fifth section presents examples of democratic advancements in Africa and South America, illustrating that democracy remains a realistic goal for nations worldwide despite challenges.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The essay focuses on themes such as liberal democracy, authoritarianism, populism, misinformation, economic influence, constitutionalism, media control, and global trends in democratic development.

Details

• Note: A Star
• Autor: Gabriele Suvini (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
• Seiten: 6
• Katalognummer: V1316057
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346788542
• Sprache: Englisch