The global picture of democracy... and its alternative
The big picture of what is happening in the world re democratic backsliding, and the rise of autocracy. Cathryn Grothe, Senior Analyst from Freedom House, gives a masterful overview, revealing the key trends, what the alternative is to democracy (!) and concrete ways we can engage locally to help support democracy where we live.
Note: During the interview, Cathryn refers to the (Save Democracy) podcast episode: "The secret weapon of a modern autocrat", broadcast on May 23, 2026.
Cathryn Grothe is a Senior Research Analyst at Freedom House. She is the research manager and co-author of Freedom…
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