Visit the Authoritarian Threat Index for insights into the current state of America. It’s real and it’s no zero!
The Authoritarian Threat Index, developed in partnership with the Authoritarian Warning Survey, provides an up-to-date assessment of the risks facing American democracy. Rated on a scale of 1 (healthy democracy) to 5 (total dictatorship), this index tracks key metrics like media treatment, civil liberties, elections, and rhetoric. With the U.S. currently at a 2.5—signaling significant threat—the index reveals ongoing dangers to democratic norms. Explore how expert evaluations highlight critical moments, from the January 6th insurrection to current election concerns, and learn how efforts to defend democracy continue.
