Autocracy in the 21st century — the end of the American republic?
Unlike past forms, modern autocracy offers stability, encourages scepticism about political alternatives and causes withdrawal from civic engagement
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With the rise in right-wing populism, democracy around the world is weakened
South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy
Why the allure of the ‘Rwanda Model’ is misplaced
Dropping democracy for aspirant autocrats who will put everything in order with a big stick might not be all it’s cracked up to be
From Algeria to Zimbabwe: How autocratic elites cycle in and out of power
Leaders typically spread power among their ‘rival allies’ to keep it and co-opt enough of those elites in exchange for political support.
The Trump era is over. But the fight for democracy is just getting started
A respected and robust United States — with all of our flaws, mistakes and missteps — can be good for the defence of democracy, not least in Africa
