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Autocracies, however, increased in repression, highlighting the ongoing struggle between democratic ideals and authoritarian regimes. This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event ...

Widespread engagement is especially needed, and especially powerful, at a time when democracies like ours face threats from autocracies abroad and intense social and political strain at home.

Xiao Gongqin thought that, in moments of flux, a strongman could build a bridge to democracy. Now he’s not so sure.

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