Is US Slipping into Competitive Authoritarianism? The United States has long been regarded as a beacon of democracy, but recent trends suggest that the country may be sliding towards competitive authoritarianism.
This phenomenon is characterized by the erosion of democratic norms, the concentration of executive power, and the manipulation of public opinion through disinformation campaigns.
Competitive authoritarianism combines elements of democratic and authoritarian rule, where elections are held but their outcome may be rigged or manipulated through various means.