India
India has been one of the focus areas of our ‘Challenges to Global Democracy’ project. Toda convened a seminar in Tokyo in 2024 on India’s democratic erosion, and continues to feature research and voices related to the growing Hindu supremacism in the country
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“They Called Us Illegal. How Is It Possible” Dissent as a Tool for Navigating Citizenship in Democratic India
This Policy Brief begins by recalling the grounds for political obedience in terms of the distinction between law and legitimacy. What does citizenship mean in contemporary democratic societies as they become increasingly…
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System Mapping
In June 2023, Toda Peace Institute’s international working group of researchers first met to explore common factors contributing to a global decline in democracy. The group devoted a session to exploring how the erosion of democratic institutions occurs from a systems perspective. In other words, what are the interactive dynamics and behaviors of key actors that lead to the decline of democracy, often resulting in reinforcing downward spirals? The working group reflected on a draft systems map and embarked on an ongoing process to refine the initial map. The resulting and continually evolving map can be used to complement more traditional analyses and cross-country comparisons. While systems mapping can help us understand how democratic erosion functions as an analytical process, it is best used to explore effective actions to counteract negative dynamics or to reinforce positive ones. The systems maps can also suggest strategic points of entry for pro-democratic practitioners.