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Global Democracy Mixed: Wins, Challenges, and Solutions

10/16/2025

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Larry Diamond notes democracy is mixed globally, citing Poland’s Civic Coalition parliamentary win and Law and Justice’s presidential win.
He adds similar challenges in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
In the U.S., he supports ranked-choice voting to reduce polarization.
He urges civil discourse on campuses and urges parents to limit youths' social-media access.

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Story summary

Larry Diamond notes democracy is mixed globally, citing Poland’s Civic Coalition parliamentary win and Law and Justice’s presidential win.
He adds similar challenges in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
In the U.S., he supports ranked-choice voting to reduce polarization.
He urges civil discourse on campuses and urges parents to limit youths' social-media access.