56年ぶり米国民主主義｢格下げ｣の衝撃　世界を覆う専制主義の波と､日本の足元に迫る危機 | アメリカ | 東洋経済オンライン

This page reports that the United States has been downgraded from a "liberal democracy" for the first time in 56 years, according to the latest V-Dem Institute report. While democratic nations stagnate, authoritarian regimes are gaining momentum globally. International affairs analyst Shuhei Takei explains the reality of America's democratic decline and its implications for the world and Japan. The article warns that many Japanese assume democracy is the global standard, but it is increasingly becoming a minority position worldwide.