Despite recent setbacks for certain leaders, a global trend toward 'autocratization' is being documented by experts. It remains uncertain if enough voters will recognize and respond to this threat.

<p>Notwithstanding recent setbacks for illiberal, populist, and authoritarian leaders in some countries, good-governance groups and experts on democratic decline continue to document a disturbing global trend toward “autocratization.” What remains to be seen is whether enough voters will wake up to the threat.</p>