Democracy, often seen as the foundation of modern governance, is facing serious challenges worldwide. While concerns are usually raised about developing nations, experts now warn that the United States itself is struggling. Political divisions have deepened, and recent elections have sparked debates about the future of American democracy.
This was the focus of the Distressed Democracy session at Firstpost’s IdeasPod during the Raisina Dialogue. Panelists Jane Holl Lute and Max Abrahms, moderated by ORF’s Gautam Chikermane, discussed the return of Donald Trump, the state of U.S. political parties, and the broader forces shaping the country’s political landscape.