No Longer the Only Game in Town? Immigration, Authoritarianism and the Future of Democracy in the West

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Research examines how immigration influences authoritarian sentiments and regime preferences in democracies, suggesting challenges for democracy.

Increased immigrant population rates correlate with stronger authoritarian preferences in individuals.
The study identified a link between anti-immigrant attitudes and support for authoritarian governance models.
Utilizing structural equation modelling, the research analyzed data from 17 Western democracies between 2008 and 2020.
Findings highlight the implications of changing demographics on the resilience of democracy in Western nations.

Cetin et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Research examines how immigration influences authoritarian sentiments and regime preferences in democracies, suggesting challenges for democracy.