Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit releases a Democracy Index, which looks at the health of democracies in over 160 countries around the globe. And for close to a decade, the index painted a bleak picture of democracy in decline.
Now there are some bright spots in its 2025 report, with many countries reversing course. However, there’s plenty to be concerned about, with governments like the Trump Administration chipping away at civil liberties and human rights.
Constance Hunter, Chief Economist of the Economist Intelligence Unit, joined Edwin Eisendrath on It’s The Democracy, Stupid to discuss how the organization puts their report together and a look at what countries are at risk for slipping into authoritarianism.
