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Editorial: The legitimacy of power and modern democracy
Abstract
After the Second World War, the world of democratic states appeared to be the most stable socio-political construct developed throughout human history. It was considered unquestionable that after centuries of experimenting with various political systems, particularly in the light of the tragic and never-before-seen events of the first half of the 20th century and the enslavement of some parts of Europe during the Cold War, it would be impossible to turn away from democratic political systems as the only acceptable form of the legitimation of political power. However, over the last several years, and – to a lesser extent over the last decade or two – authoritarian tendencies have become increasingly evident, both among citizens, politicians, and political scientists.
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power ; democracy
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