Is the world heading towards authoritarianism in the short term?

[danieldemol]

The article states covid lockdowns in India as a reason it thought India was moving towards authoritarianism.

Freedom House also pointed to the “ham-fisted” COVID-19 lockdown ordered by Modi in which enormous numbers of workers who lacked resources were obliged to walk across the country to their villages.​

So I guess I missed the point. What was it that prompted your wondering about authoritarianism in the short term?

Covid lockdowns combined with adequate consultation and practical implementation are a good thing. That appears not to have been the case in India where the orders came from the top down enforcing people to return to their villages. It would be lacking nuance to say that covid lockdowns altogether are the source of the problem.

 

[Ponder This]

Covid lockdowns combined with adequate consultation and practical implementation are a good thing. That appears not to have been the case in India where the orders came from the top down enforcing people to return to their villages. It would be lacking nuance to say that covid lockdowns altogether are the source of the problem.

Oh, okay, so you are are only wondering about authoritarianism in India as opposed to the world as a whole.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Illusion?
They can wipe out your bank accounts, cancel your credit cards, passport, &c; end your employment and disable your car -- with just a few keystrokes.
Big brother is here.

Yep and it's a sad reality now.