State of Democracy Declines Worldwide Amid Tainted Elections, Eroding Freedoms
November 2nd, 2023Via: UPI:
The state of democracy is diminishing around the globe as dozens of nations experienced recent declines in democratic values, including tainted elections and restrictions on individual freedoms, according to a new study published Thursday by a Swedish political advocacy group.
The analysis by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance said democratic norms and standards were faltering in nearly half of the 173 countries it surveyed due to weakening government checks and balances, corruption, rigged elections, and a general lack of accountability from elected leaders who flout the law.
Inaugural interview by a very well-informed new Brazilian journalist Marcelo Vilaca who interviews retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson, mostly on the strengthening role of BRICS and how it is changing the political dynamic of the world.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHqriVp3jlg&t=3172s
Good thing it’s still strong and thriving here in the good ol’ US of A! 😉