Third wave of democratization
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Third wave of democratization has been mentioned in one podcast episode on MeidasTouch (Nov 2026). Referenced to explain the global expansion of democracy in the late 20th century and the subsequent recent retreat.
In political science, the waves of democracy or waves of democratization are major surges of democracy that have occurred in history, in contrast with waves of autocracy or waves of autocratization, where democratic backsliding occurs. The third wave of autocratization is ongoing and began during the war on terror or Great Recession.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2026 on MeidasTouch |
| Field | Comparative politics/history |
Who talks about Third wave of democratization on podcasts?
Third wave of democratization came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on MeidasTouch.
What is Third wave of democratization mentioned alongside?
Third wave of democratization is most often mentioned alongside End of history, Soviet Union and Berlin Wall.
Mentioned together: End of history, Soviet Union, Berlin Wall, Steve Levitsky, Daniel Ziblatt, Competitive authoritarianism, 2026 United States midterm elections, Ian Bassin, Rule of law