COVID-19 and democratic resilience
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COVID-19 and democratic resilience
Abstract
The COVID-19 experience has sharpened debates about democracy's future worldwide. In reflecting on these debates, this paper does three things. First, it assesses how resilient democracy has been in the COVID-19 emergency. Second, it examines the effect the pandemic has had on the pre-existing trends in democratic politics. And third, it suggests ways in which the COVID-19 crisis both requires and possibly opens the door to democratic rejuvenation.
© 2022 The Author. Global Policy published by Durham University and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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