This year, elections in 60 countries, including seven of the world’s most populous, will test democracies’ abilities to uphold their values against rising extremism.
Democratic backsliding poses a major threat when leaders elected under the guise of reform use their powers to weaken democratic institutions and maintain control.
The rise in disaffection with liberal democracy is driven by slow economic growth and the anxieties from globalization, migration, and changes in national identities.
Analysts warn that patronizing voters can alienate them, emphasizing a need for liberal democracies to engage with those who hold different viewpoints.
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