Political Analyst Tim McCormick Warns of Liberal Democracy's Precarious State in New Book

Political analyst Tim McCormick presents an urgent wake-up call about the fragile state of liberal democracy in his latest book, Liberal Democracy Battling for Survival: A Plan for Action. The work examines democracy's global rise after the fall of the Berlin Wall and its alarming decline in subsequent decades, drawing on history, economics, psychology, communications, and ethics to dissect the forces undermining democratic systems worldwide. McCormick identifies multiple threats including the corruption of financial power, the influence of social media, and the creeping normalization of autocracy that collectively endanger democratic institutions.

McCormick emphasizes that democracy rarely dies overnight but disappears by stealth through gradual erosion of press freedom, judicial independence, and civil rights. Across twenty-four meticulously researched chapters, he traces democracy's evolution from ancient Athens to the present, exposing subtle shifts that weaken institutions and empower authoritarian tendencies. The book explores how populism, financial inequity, and online disinformation have corroded democratic trust while polarization fuels the very forces democracy seeks to prevent. Unlike most works on political decline, McCormick's analysis extends beyond diagnosis to offer a comprehensive plan of action with practical reforms for citizens, media, governments, and global institutions.

The book emphasizes the need for coordinated digital literacy, civic engagement, and transparent governance as essential countermeasures against democratic backsliding. McCormick's research incorporates contemporary examples and assesses the first hundred days of the second Trump presidency, which he describes as bearing fascist tendencies. Available through major retailers including Amazon, the work represents a powerful synthesis of historical analysis and forward-looking solutions. McCormick frames the preservation of democracy not merely as a political concern but as a moral imperative to protect what he characterizes as the world's most fragile inheritance, dedicating the book to those who have fought and died defending democratic values in conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza.