Defending – and demanding – democracy
Three democracy-tracking organizations have released analyses of the state of political, press, and personal freedoms around the world, revealing both backsliding and progress. The reports highlight the enduring appeal of democratic ideals and values, with some countries making significant improvements in their democratic metrics.
Democracy-tracking organizations have released reports on the state of political freedoms worldwide. The Variety of Democracies Institute found 44 countries, including the US, are autocratizing. However, the Bright Line Watch reports that views of American democracy have stabilized, with mild optimism. Freedom House tracks 25 indicators of political rights and civil liberties, finding deterioration in 54 countries but improvement in 35. Countries like Bolivia, Fiji, and Malawi have moved from partly free to free status through fair elections and anti-corruption efforts. Others, like Gabon and Syria, have loosened restrictions on basic rights.
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