How to End the Democratic Recession: The Fight Against Autocracy Needs a New Playbook.

The article discusses the fall of Bangladesh's prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, following mass protests, highlighting the country's descent into autocracy under her rule. It also explores the global trend of democratic decline, with many countries moving towards competitive authoritarian regimes. The text emphasizes the importance of resisting authoritarian populism, exposing its fraudulent nature, and supporting democratic movements through peaceful means and electoral processes to reverse the global democratic backsliding. [Extracted from the article]