Over the period 1900–2023, more than half of all episodes of autocratization (democratic backsliding) take a U-turn shape in which they are followed by subsequent democratization. In the last 30 years, nearly three quarters of autocratization episodes are followed by democratization.
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Taylor & Francis
When autocratization is reversed: episodes of U-Turns since 1900
The world is in a “wave of autocratization.” Yet, recent events in Brazil, the Maldives, and Zambia demonstrate that autocratization can be halted and reversed. This article introduces “U-Turn” as ...
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U.S. democracy appears to have weakened during the 21st century. This democratic backsliding damages favorable U.S. image among the global public, finds an international study of 12 countries.
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#DemocracyUnderThreat #GlobalPerception #USPolitics #DemocraticBacksliding #21stCenturyChallenges
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OUP Academic
Democratic backsliding damages favorable US image among the global public
Abstract. US democracy appears to have weakened during the 21st century. Scholars have raised concerns that this democratic backsliding will reduce favorab
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Countries that experience democratic backsliding are more likely to face downgrades in their bond ratings 📉. The erosion of democratic institutions (e.g. electoral accountability 🗳️, institutional checks and balances ⚖️) increasing the likelihood of reckless economic policies 💸 and default.
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OUP Academic
Economic costs of democratic backsliding: how does democratic backsliding affect sovereign bond ratings?
Abstract. Gradual declines of democratic regimes characterize the contemporary political landscape. In response to this trend, a burgeoning body of literat
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