Planning for America’s Democratic Renewal Must Start Now: Lessons from Poland

How do you rebuild a democracy without bending the rules yourself?You know how we often talk about what happens *after* a challenging political era? This piece dives right into that thorny question, looking at Poland's recent experience. They successfully voted out an illiberal government, but then faced the incredibly difficult task of rebuilding democratic institutions without compromising the very rule of law they were trying to restore. It’s a fascinating, urgent look at the practical dilemmas of democratic renewal, and what America might learn about planning ahead for its own future.Read at source: Just Security