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Democratic resilience: Traction on a slippery slope?
Dalarna University, School of Culture and Society, Political Science.
2024 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

In response to global concerns about the decline of democracy highlighted by reports from Bertelsmann Stiftung, Varieties of Democracy and Freedom House, this thesis synthesizes existing literature via a narrative review to develop a democratic resilience scorecard. This questionnaire assesses dimensions such as electoral integrity, accountability mechanisms, and civil liberties protection. Democratic resilience is understood through a dual conception of democracy as both electoral and liberal. This includes free and fair elections, civil liberties, and rule of law. Accountability mechanisms (vertical, horizontal, and diagonal) are crucial in maintaining checks and balances. Civil society and political pluralism are essential in preventing dominance by a single ideology, enhancing democratic health. Public trust and satisfaction with democratic processes are vital for stability, with high trust levels bolstering governance legitimacy. Finally, the capacity of democracies to respond to crises while upholding democratic principles can be a resilience indicator. The thesis findings aim to provide a framework for future assessments and policy recommendations to strengthen democratic resilience.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024.
Keywords [en]
Democracy, Democratic resilience, Democratic backsliding, Autocratization
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Political Science
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-49150OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-49150DiVA, id: diva2:1885608
Subject / course
Political Science
Available from: 2024-07-24 Created: 2024-07-24

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