Is Trump's authoritarian lurch following the playbook of Iran's Ahmadinejad?Trump's early presidency mirrors Ahmadinejad's rise in Iran, showcasing radical transformation and authoritarian tendencies.
Trump's Judicial Defiance Is New to the Autocrat Playbook, Experts SayTrump's conflict with federal courts is unusually aggressive and resembles severe cases of democratic backsliding seen in countries like Hungary and Turkey.
Is Trump's authoritarian lurch following the playbook of Iran's Ahmadinejad?Trump's early presidency mirrors Ahmadinejad's rise in Iran, showcasing radical transformation and authoritarian tendencies.
Trump's Judicial Defiance Is New to the Autocrat Playbook, Experts SayTrump's conflict with federal courts is unusually aggressive and resembles severe cases of democratic backsliding seen in countries like Hungary and Turkey.
Protests Engulf GeorgiaProtests in Tbilisi escalate following disputed elections, invoking memories of Ukraine's 2014 uprising and questioning the government's integrity.
'Permanently emerging crisis': Tips for journalists to counter threats to democracy - PoynterJournalists feel overwhelmed and unprepared to tackle today's electoral threats and misinformation.
Can Democracy Prevail? Upcoming Elections Could Provide a Clue.Elections in 2023 will challenge democracies to uphold their values against rising extremism and populism while adhering to democratic principles.
Quality of Elections Has Suffered Globally for 8 Consecutive Years, Report FindsThe decline in election integrity is worrying, with nearly 20% of losing candidates rejecting outcomes globally, eroding trust in democracy.
What I'm Reading: Why Democracy Erodes From the TopRight-wing populism's rise in Europe does not inherently lead to a decline in democracy, challenging common perceptions.
These are the major elections NPR correspondents are watchingGlobal elections in 2024 are crucial amidst rising concerns of democratic backsliding and technological influence.