BOOK REVIEW: Vertigo (The Rise and Fall of Weimar Germany)

A recent study by the University of Gothenburg’s political science faculty reveals that, for the first time in two decades, closed autocracies outnumber liberal democracies globally. The decline in democracy is most pronounced in the Pacific region, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, marking a significant shift in political landscapes worldwide. This trend underscores the growing challenges faced by democratic governance and highlights the need for renewed efforts to protect and promote democratic values.

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