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How disorderly democracies can outperform efficient autocracies in tackling coronavirus

  • Written by Charles Hankla, Associate Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University
How disorderly democracies can outperform efficient autocracies in tackling coronavirusGermany has succeeded in fighting the coronavirus in part by combing strong national leadership with regional autonomy.John MacDougal/POOL via AP

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, some countries have consistently received accolades for their rapid, coordinated responses, while others have been roundly condemned as laggards.

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