Why Is Authoritarianism Surging Worldwide?
1A - A podcast by NPR
As Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine rages on, authoritarianism is surging.A report from the pro-democracy nonprofit Freedom House found that global democracy has declined for the 16th year in a row.So why is authoritarianism on the rise? And what do we really mean when we say "authoritarianism"?We talk with historians and analysts about Putin and beyond.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.