This book highlights pressing challenges confronting liberal democracy and the rule of law by presenting a series of compelling narratives from individuals who experience the expression of dissensus over liberal democracy in their professional lives. By exploring diverse perspectives on democracy and contrasting visions for its future, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the dissensus surrounding liberal democracy today. Through in-depth interviews with academics, intellectuals, artists, human rights activists, journalists, representatives of international organizations, and political and social actors, this book sheds new light on the current state of liberal democracy across various policy domains and countries. It illustrates the struggles and strategies of those facing democratic dissent while offering innovative pathways to reinvigorate liberal democracy for the 21st century. The book concludes with forward-looking policy recommendations and citizen-centered solutions, addressing critical questions of legitimacy and resilience for liberal democracies in an era of global transformation.
