Democracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data shows
Trump administration undermining rule of law at home and worldwide, according to intergovernmental report
TL;DR
- US democracy indicators have reached their lowest point in 50 years.
- Global democracy is at its lowest levels in at least 30 years, with more countries declining than improving for 11 consecutive years.
- The Trump administration is cited for undermining the rule of law domestically and internationally.
- The deterioration of democracy is linked to an increase in violent conflicts worldwide.
- Positive developments were noted in Australia, Syria, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, though reforms have been difficult.
- Rule of law is identified as the weakest area of democracy globally.
- Election denialism is described as an epidemic, with the US President identified as 'patient zero'.