Global Democracy in Decline: V-Dem Report Shows More Dictatorships Than Democracies for First Time Since 2002
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Summary
The article discusses the global decline of democracy based on the 2025 V-Dem report from a Swedish research organization, which found more dictatorial states (91) than democracies (88) for the first time since 2002. It examines how democracy faces major challenges despite the apparent victory over communism after the Cold War, with globalization failing to benefit all citizens and leading to wealth inequality and dissatisfaction. The editorial specifically focuses on Japan's situation within this global trend of democratic decline.
Key quotes
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The report warned that those numbers underscore the serious decline of democracy around the world.
After an apparent victory over communism with the end of the Cold War, democracy now faces a major challenge.
The benefits of globalization did not reach all citizens, leading to a maldistribution of wealth.
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