In this book, you will find answers to the challenges posed by power politics, the dismantling of institutions, and repression. Seventy-four percent of humanity lives under autocratic regimes, and geopolitics is changing before our very eyes. 'Contested Democracy' shows how democratic societies can defend themselves: populism, illiberal democracy, economic liberalism, disinformation, and security issues all clash with a form of government weakened from within. The 'Democracy Now' Appeal by the New School of Multilateralism, Empowering Democracy in Vienna, and the Team Europe Democracy Initiative offer potential solutions. A number of distinguished authors contribute timely analyses and proposals on how these ideas can be implemented. With contributions by Constantinos Adamides | Reinhard Heinisch | Martin Kreutner | Marie-Alexandra Kurth | Christopher Okidi | Wilhelm Sandrisser | Friedarike Santner | Vivien Schönberger
