There are parallels between current environment and the 1930s (geopolitical tensions, political polarization, trade conflicts, and regional wars). Japanese study found that international economic and political shocks can weaken democratic checks and drive elites to align with authoritarian power.

There are parallels between current environment and the 1930s (geopolitical tensions, political polarization, trade conflicts, and regional wars). Japanese study found that international economic and political shocks can weaken democratic checks and drive elites to align with authoritarian power.