Democracy at the World's Ballot Boxes
Briefly

Yamini Aiyar highlights that Indian democracy showcases both vulnerabilities to creeping authoritarianism and resilience, emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement amidst strongman leadership.
Steven Erlanger points out that over 40% of the world is heading to the polls, underlining the significant global focus on the health and challenges of democracy.
Participants of the Athens Democracy Forum identified that challenges to democracy persist in consolidated democracies in the West and in emerging democracies such as India.
Yves Leterme noted that democracy is under threat globally, urging for collective action and reflection on how societies can protect democratic principles during periods of political strife.
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