Liberal Democracy at Risk - Global Trends and Revival Strategies

Explore the global decline of liberal democracy in this 51-minute Aspen Institute talk. Examine factors contributing to democratic erosion, including middle-class revolt, China's rise, and military coups. Analyze the restrictions on freedoms in former model democracies like Hungary and the Czech Republic. Delve into the concepts of democracy, liberalism, and their interplay. Investigate threats to democracy, with a focus on American democracy and the specter of fascism. Learn about potential solutions and individual actions to counter democratic recession. Engage with audience questions and expert insights from speakers Elliot Gerson, Yascha Mounk, and Sheri Berman on reviving and strengthening liberal democracy worldwide.

Introduction
What is Liberal Democracy
Democracy vs Liberalism
Liberalism vs Democracy
Democratic Erosion
Democracy Recession
Threats to Democracy
American Democracy
Fascism
Causes
Dialing Back Threats
What Can You Do
Audience Question
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