Democratic Decline in Asia : Hidden Interest’s of States & Non -States Actors

Democracy is considered to be one of the best systems of governance but some states and new non-state actors are challenging this system. In the 20th century, democratic governments have been toppled in about 30 states. Before the completion of four decades of the 21st century, democratic systems have been toppled in 10 states. For example, the toppling of democracy in Afghanistan by the Taliban, the toppling of democracy in Myanmar by the military and the intervention of other states in Bangladesh, Kenya, etc. This research paper will analyze the historical events of the rise and fall of democratic systems using content analysis method to find solutions to the questions of the democratic decline taking place in Asia. Also, measures have been presented to prevent the collapse of democracy due to the intervention of new non-state actors, civilians, military in the present times.