A more strategic approach to counter autocratisation

Leininger, Julia
External Publications (2024)

in: Development + Cooperation 2/2024, 6- 8

Democracy support must change in response to the ongoing global wave of autocratisation. Protecting democratic achievements is becoming increasingly important. While development cooperation with autocracies can be necessary for the global common good, more must be done to counter autocratisation and avoid bolstering autocratic structures.