From the articles linked below, read one of the first two pieces (the second is shorter; the first is more interesting), and read the last piece.
"Why the Rise of Authoritarianism Is a Global Catastrophe" or
"Decline in Democracy Spreads Across the Globe As Authoritarian Leaders Rise"
"Democracy Can Plant the Seed of Its Own Destruction"
In class, we will finish watching Man on Wire before we discuss the above readings. If you missed the odd day class, watch Man on Wire to about the 1:12:00 (one hour, twelve minutes) mark. If you missed the even day class, watch Man on Wire to about the 51:00 mark.
