Wherever you look, democracy appears to be under assault. From attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, to backsliding by European leaders, to coups in Asia and Africa: the pressure is on democratic leaders, and the Biden administration in particular, to show that democracy works. This episode of Global Insider previews President Joe Biden's Summit for Democracy, taking place virtually Dec. 9-10.

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