Routledge Resilience of Democracy - Routledge Political Philosophy

Illiberalism and authoritarianism pose unprecedented threats to democracies worldwide, yet scholarly focus has concentrated on democratic decline rather than resilience. This Routledge book examines why certain democracies prove more resistant to autocratization than others, exploring the critical roles that institutions, actors and structural factors play in maintaining democratic stability. By analysing the mechanisms that strengthen democratic systems against illiberal and authoritarian pressures, the work provides essential insights into how democratic societies can effectively respond to contemporary challenges. It offers both theoretical frameworks and practical perspectives for understanding democratic resilience in an increasingly polarised global environment.