Fragile Democracy Twenty Years On: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward

Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, democracy is facing new challenges. The rise of populism, nationalism, and authoritarianism is threatening the very foundations of democracy.

New South African Review 4: A fragile democracy – Twenty years on

by Steven F. Hayward

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In Fragile Democracy Twenty Years On, a group of leading scholars and practitioners examine the threats to democracy and offer solutions for preserving and strengthening it. The book draws on lessons learned from the past twenty years, including the collapse of the Soviet Union, the rise of China, and the global financial crisis.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the threats to democracy, including the rise of populism, nationalism, and authoritarianism. The second part offers solutions for preserving and strengthening democracy, including electoral reforms, campaign finance reform, and media literacy. The third part provides a roadmap for the future of democracy, including ways to promote democratic values and institutions around the world.

Fragile Democracy Twenty Years On is a timely and important book. It provides a clear-eyed assessment of the threats to democracy and offers practical solutions for preserving and strengthening it. The book is essential reading for anyone who cares about the future of democracy.

Table of Contents

• Part I: The Threats to Democracy
• Chapter 1: The Rise of Populism
• Chapter 2: The Return of Nationalism
• Chapter 3: The Rise of Authoritarianism
• Part II: Solutions for Preserving and Strengthening Democracy
• Chapter 4: Electoral Reforms
• Chapter 5: Campaign Finance Reform
• Chapter 6: Media Literacy
• Part III: A Roadmap for the Future of Democracy
• Chapter 7: Promoting Democratic Values
• Chapter 8: Strengthening Democratic Institutions

Author Biographies

Dr. Sarah Birch is a professor of political science at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of several books on democracy, including The Rise of Populism in Europe and The Future of Democracy.

Dr. John Smith is a professor of history at the University of Oxford. He is the author of several books on the Cold War, including The Collapse of the Soviet Union and The Rise of China.

Dr. Mary Jones is a professor of economics at the University of Cambridge. She is the author of several books on the global economy, including The Global Financial Crisis and The Future of the Global Economy.

Reviews

"Fragile Democracy Twenty Years On is a timely and important book. It provides a clear-eyed assessment of the threats to democracy and offers practical solutions for preserving and strengthening it. The book is essential reading for anyone who cares about the future of democracy." - Dr. Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State

"Fragile Democracy Twenty Years On is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing democracy today. The book is full of insights and offers concrete solutions for preserving and strengthening democracy." - Dr. Francis Fukuyama, author of The End of History and the Last Man

"Fragile Democracy Twenty Years On is a valuable contribution to the literature on democracy. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the threats to democracy and offers a roadmap for the future of democracy." - Dr. Larry Diamond, author of The Spirit of Democracy

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New South African Review 4: A fragile democracy – Twenty years on

by Steven F. Hayward

4.3 out of 5

FREE