Democracy erodes when institutions weaken, checks on power fade, and public trust declines. Used by authoritarian leaders, it involves manipulating laws, media, and elections to consolidate control. The primary beneficiaries are political elites, oligarchs, and autocrats seeking unlimited power, often at the expense of citizen rights, accountability, and fair governance.
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