Democracy spreads in waves – but shared cultural history might matter more than geography
- Written by David Welch, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland
Sergi Reboredo/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesRecent events like the war in Ukraine, conflicts over Taiwan and the rise of authoritarian ideology have renewed interest in the foundations of modern democracy.
They have raised questions about why some nations are more democratic than others, and how democratic institutions, freedoms...
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