Why middle-income democracies are becoming the world's deadliest places
In short: Violence is no longer just a byproduct of war. Rachel Kleinfeld explores why high inequality and political polarization in stable democracies are creating new frontiers of danger, and how ordinary citizens can intervene.
Democracy advisor Rachel Kleinfeld argues that the nature of global violence has fundamentally shifted. Surprisingly, the data suggests that individuals living in middle-income democracies with significant political polarization and inequality are at a higher risk of violent death than those living in active war zones.
The talk identifies these internal societal fractures as the primary drivers of modern violence. By understanding these underlying causes, Kleinfeld suggests that everyday voters possess the agency to act as a stabilizing force, working to create security in unbalanced societies.
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