Global collective action deterred coups; indifference risks democratic backsliding

The article argues that coordinated international and societal responses recently thwarted coup attempts in multiple countries, crediting collective action as a deterrent. It warns that growing international indifference could embolden future coup plotters and accelerate democratic erosion. The piece is an opinion-driven analysis rather than a report of a specific event, so its claims are illustrative and not tied to a single confirmed incident.