As of 2021, of the 104 countries classified as democracies worldwide, 37 had experienced moderate to severe deterioration in key elements of democracy, such as open and free elections, fundamental rights and liberties, civic engagement, the rule of law, and checks-and-balances between government branches. This democratic backsliding wave has accelerated since 2016 and infiltrated all corners of the world.
The American public seems increasingly receptive to autocratic tactics, especially with the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November and a candidate like Donald Trump who promises to be a dictator on his first day in office.
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