Currently, the attitude of the international community is much less optimistic and less favorable to democracy than previously. Democracy worldwide is in recession, experts say Financial Times.
It is noted that its role was played by the “Arab spring” of 2011, which has led to bloodshed and anarchy. Many politicians now point to the middle East, citing it as an example of the dangers of premature democratisation. According to research Institute Freedom House political freedom continually shrinking worldwide over the last decade. In 2015 the number of countries where there had been neglect of freedoms has reached 72, which is a record of the decade.
According to the newspaper, the least free region of the world — middle East. However, to a greater or lesser extent of the violation of the rights and freedoms recorded in Asia, in Russia, in several European countries, e.g. Poland and Hungary, and even in the United States that are “leaders of the free world”.
According to the newspaper, even if the candidate for President of the US Republican party, Donald trump will not win the election, he has already caused great damage to the prestige and dignity of American democracy.
The United States presidential election will be held on 8 November.
