Daniel Ziblatt - How Democracies Die

Daniel Ziblatt discusses the evolution of how democracies die, emphasizing the shift from military coups to elected leaders dismantling democratic institutions. He highlights the role of political parties in preventing demagogues from gaining power and the importance of political norms in maintaining democracy. Ziblatt warns of the fragility of democracy in the face of polarization and stresses the need for mutual respect among political rivals to repair the political system.

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