The Cable

Coronavirus in the age of mass protests


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Democracy has been in global decline for the past 14 years. Now it's confronted with a crisis not seen in the modern era. Autocrats are seeking to exploit the Covid-19 pandemic as democracies grapple with their own various responses. But could this be a pivotal moment, when liberal democratic leaders and transnational institutions such as the EU begin to restore trust after a decade of rising global mass protests over lack of faith in politicians and institutions? Mike Abramowitz and Sam Brennan join Susan and Greg to discuss the effects of the coronavirus crisis and potential future scenarios.

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The CableBy The Institute of Current World Affairs

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