'We are on an irreversible trend towards more freedom and democracy - but that could change.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Democracy is trending upward but could potentially reverse.
- In plain terms
- Freedom is growing but might stop or go back.
- What can you take from it?
- Progress in democracy is not guaranteed to continue.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives democratic trends?
- Is progress irreversible?
Another view
The quote offers no evidence for the trend or the risk.
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