Democracy in Crisis: The Rise of Authoritarianism in the 21st Century
The crisis of democracy and the rise of authoritarianism in the 21st century threaten free and democratic societies.
00:00:03 The video discusses the crisis of democracy in a chaotic and tumultuous world, highlighting the emergence of a new form of political power that threatens free and democratic societies.
🌍 The world has become more chaotic and tumultuous in the past 10 years, with rapid changes in various areas including Ukraine, climate, AI, social media, and the pandemic.
💥 There has been a transformation in the way humanity is governed, with the emergence of a new and malevolent form of political power that threatens our prosperity and freedom.
📚 The focus of the program and the recent book is to explain how this toxic trend manifests itself in the world of politics.
00:01:07 The video discusses the crisis of democracy worldwide, highlighting the alarming rise of authoritarianism in the 21st century.
🌍 The video discusses the crisis of democracy worldwide, highlighting the rise of authoritarianism in the 21st century.
⚠️ According to the report 'Liberty in the World,' there has been a decline in political rights and civil liberties in many countries over the past 15 years.
📊 The president of Freedom House states that we are in the midst of a democratic recession that has lasted for 15 years.
00:02:13 The video discusses the global decline of democracy, with a focus on the deteriorating freedom in 60 countries and the increasing autocratization in 33 countries. It also highlights the drastic decline of democracy in the US due to President Trump's refusal to accept election results and the Capitol riot.
🌍 According to recent reports, democracy is in crisis worldwide.
🇺🇸 The decline in democracy in the United States has been intensified by events like the refusal to recognize election results and the Capitol invasion.
💥 These actions highlight the deterioration of democratic values and institutions.
00:03:22 The video discusses the crisis of democracy, highlighting how institutions are being undermined and authoritarian practices are on the rise globally.
🌍 Democracies around the world are under threat.
🗽 Institutions in the US resisted false election fraud claims.
🔍 Strong attacks on minorities and press freedom in India.
00:04:26 Democracy in crisis: New autocracies in Chad, Guinea, Mali, and Burma. Electoral autocracy is the most common regime, suppressing freedom under the guise of democracy.
🌍 Autocratic electoral regimes are becoming the most common form of government globally.
🔒 These regimes maintain a democratic facade while suppressing and violating freedom.
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