Democracy in Peril: We Will Miss It When It's Gone

Democracy may not exist, but we will miss it when it's gone. The course will examine countries that are ostensibly democracies, but where the political culture, institutions, the way governments behave, and how money corrupts, all indicate backsliding. Countries will include: US; South Africa; Turkey; Israel; India; In the EU: Hungary & Poland. In the case of India and Israel, there will be a critical look at ethno-nationalism. And an overarching look at whether capitalism is the best and natural partner for democracy. How to strengthen institutions will also be examined.