Slipping Through Our Fingers: Democratic Backsliding and Commitments to International Institutions

• In Event: Democratic Backsliding and International Cooperation

Brief Overview

What is the effect of democratic backsliding on international cooperation? We argue that democratic backsliding within nation-states is a critical driver of international retrenchment, leading to a diminished commitment to international institutions.

Authors

• Christopher Dictus, RAND Corporation

• Alexis Jihye Yang, Korea University