liberal democracy
Coverage of liberal democracy in the Nexus archive.
- Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu says AI and liberal democracy share the same crisis: ‘there is a tendency to escalate everything’
Daron Acemoglu argues that AI and liberal democracy are suffering from a shared crisis characterized by a tendency to escalate everything. He critiques two opposing views on AI—those who overstate its capabilities and those who dismiss it entirely as mere noise. Acemoglu suggests this inability to deliberate trade-offs is a reflection of a broader political culture losing common ground, mirroring the state of liberal democracy.
- Is it too late to save liberal democracy?
The article discusses whether it is too late to save liberal democracy. It centers on Martin Wolf covering Daron Acemoglu’s urgent call for developing a new politics built upon shared prosperity.
- The Democrats have one last chance to halt the erosion of US democracy – and it’s less than 100 days away | Timothy Garton Ash
American Democrats need a landslide defeat for President Donald Trump in the November midterm elections to reverse his erosion of US democracy. The V-Dem Institute's report states US democracy is at its worst in 60 years, with concerns about executive power abuse reminiscent of historical anti-federalists like Patrick Henry.
- The emigrants Israel can’t afford to lose
The article discusses how emigrants from Israel are crucial in maintaining the country's liberal democracy, as those considering leaving are vital to its current state.
- Ballot fiasco shakes faith in South Korea’s electoral system
South Korea's reputation as a democratic success story is challenged by a ballot fiasco in the June 3, 2026, nationwide local elections. The incident has shaken public confidence in the electoral system despite the country's history of peaceful power transitions and robust civic engagement.