- Question
- Is Western liberalism obsolete?
This position holds that Western liberalism is not obsolete but under serious threat. It argues that liberalism is in decline and at risk of being wiped out — pressured by authoritarian leaders who call for its end — even though liberal societies tend to be the wealthiest and freest.
Supporting arguments · 2
- Western liberalism creates wealthier countriesLiberalism may be under threat, but most wealthy countries are still liberal market democracies.
- Authoritarian leaders call for the end of Western liberalismRussian Premier Vladimir Putin is just one global leader who has eagerly commented on its decline.