Political observers have noted an ongoing global decline in democracy over the past two decades. And now, the world’s most powerful nation is led by a president who is openly challenging the democratic ideals on which it was built. What are the roots of this backsliding, and how can democracy be strengthened for the 21st century?
It’s nothing new, says historian of media, and we can learn from the past.
Autocrats can have dark personality traits and perform poorly. Why do people vote for them?
One pressing question, multiple expert perspectives.
Even the most hostile political adversaries may have more in common than they think.
Dismantling it risks turning democracy into a gated community, say UBC experts.
