Can free academia withstand democratic backsliding? Why some universities wither while others survive
International Political Science Review
Published online on October 19, 2025
Abstract
International Political Science Review, Ahead of Print.
Academic freedom faces threats worldwide, including in some democracies that have traditionally been viewed as bastions of free universities. In the 21st century, academic freedom has declined in 20 (former) democracies, ranging from slow deterioration to ...
Academic freedom faces threats worldwide, including in some democracies that have traditionally been viewed as bastions of free universities. In the 21st century, academic freedom has declined in 20 (former) democracies, ranging from slow deterioration to ...