American Democracy Hits New Low
A study issued by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance indicates that democracy indicators in the United States, including press freedom and judicial independence, have reached their lowest levels in 50 years. This decline follows a diminished US influence on the international system and its support for authoritarian and populist trends. The report clarified that around 57% of countries experienced a decline in at least one democracy indicator between 2020 and 2025, with a particular impact from President Trump, who questioned the legitimacy of elections and incited violent events such as the Capitol insurrection, thereby reinforcing authoritarian tendencies worldwide. The report affirms that the deterioration of American democracy is returning the world to a era of more violent conflicts and raises concerns about the escalation of disputes as a result of declining democracy and worsening governance quality in several countries.
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