A rift in democratic attitudes is opening up around the world
People from weak democracies are increasingly likely to support autocrats
IS DEMOCRACY ON the rise or in decline? Proponents of either claim could find supporting evidence in this week’s headlines. In Belarus and Thailand protesters are trying to topple draconian regimes. Meanwhile, the leader of the free world wants to restrict postal voting and China is rounding up dissidents in Hong Kong.
This article appeared in the Graphic detail section of the print edition under the headline “Drifting apart”
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