Global Democracy under Pressure and Civil Society

Diplomacy and International Relations · Dec 30, 2025 · 1h 9m · transcript

Explore the challenges facing global democracy in today's interconnected world. This episode examines how civil society organizations, social movements, and human rights advocacy groups are responding to democratic backsliding and threats to political participation. We discuss the critical role of global governance in supporting democratic institutions and analyze how civil society can strengthen democratic resilience against authoritarian pressures.Key topics covered:• The state of global democracy and emerging threats• Civil society's role in defending democratic values• Political…