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CREATIVE RESISTANCE: A civil stand against despots and demagogues in a time of democratic decline
dailymaverick.co.za
Monday, February 16, 2026

A dual rise in authoritarianism and the degradation of democracy are among the foremost threats to the global order. This sounds like the stuff of doom and despair, but the most recent International Civil Society Week left delegates with hope for the future.
A dual rise in authoritarianism and the degradation of democracy are among the foremost threats to the global order. This sounds like the stuff of doom and despair, but the most recent International Civil Society Week left delegates with hope for the future.
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