But that’s not new; what’s new is the speed and intensity with which popular fury at this unfairness is boiling over into sustained political protests. In the last few months, protests have gripped rich and poor countries alike, strong democracies and strong repressive regimes, too. At the heart of this anger is the widespread perception that policymakers are acting in the interests of elites rather than the people. Democracy has thrived in recent decades as more and more people began contributing to their country’s economic productivity (one of globalization’s most important byproducts), making it easier for them to get a larger say in politics. If there is one thing that unites the world in 2019, it’s anger at governments – that should worry both governments and the people that are raging against them.

Source: Philippine Star November 09, 2019 17:59 UTC