Established democracies are under attack from authoritarian regimes, as well as from within.
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Authoritarianism is the organized opposite of democracy.
American Fascism — American fascism, from the 1930s to Trumpism. Covert political repression — Surveillance, wiretapping and other indirect forms of repression. Cyberwarfare Fascism Political repression Insidious political repression — Direct repression that does not say its name. Covert political repression — Surveillance, wiretapping and other indirect forms of repression. Transnational authoritarianism — Dictatorships pursuing refugees within free countries.
China (The People's Republic of China) — 1.4 billion inhabitants. Russia — 145 million inhabitants. Iran — 87 million inhabitants.
Authoritarianism is a political system characterized by the rejection of political plurality, the use of strong central power to preserve the political status quo, and reductions in the rule of law, separation of powers, and democratic voting.