Understandings of Democracy: Origins and Consequences Beyond Western Democracies Lu Jie
Understandings of Democracy: Origins and Consequences Beyond Western Democracies Lu Jie The rise of authoritarian populism and declining popular confidence in democratic institutions has, of late,…
Specifikacia Understandings of Democracy: Origins and Consequences Beyond Western Democracies Lu Jie
Understandings of Democracy: Origins and Consequences Beyond Western Democracies Lu Jie
The rise of authoritarian populism and declining popular confidence in democratic institutions has, of late, prompted many declarations that democracy is in crisis. Few of today's authoritarian leaders publicly denounce democracy; instead, they are more inclined to present their regimes as democracies. Nevertheless, democracy still enjoys its supremacy in contemporary political discourse, with limited meaningful alternatives.
Democracy is still the "only game" in contemporary political discourse.Given the popularity of democracy, the hotly debated and discussed crisis of democracy is puzzling. Furthermore, public opinion surveys show that ordinary citizens still widely and deeply appreciate democracy, even in societies with limited practice of democracy. If most people love democracy and politicians have to live with democracy (whether they like it or not), how can democracy be in