In most of what we anachronistically call the “free world,” reactionaries are on the front foot. From the UK to the US, from Italy to Poland, the clock is running backwards. France is the only notable exception.
How can this be reversed? The short answer is that all governments fail eventually, and reactionary governments, which typically spurn the assistance of experts, are more likely to stumble than most. The public will eventually tire of them. The better question is whether reactionary governments will permit themselves to be voted out of office, or will go the full Maduro when faced with mounting opposition. I don’t think there is a single answer to that; it depends on the personalities and ethics of the affected politicians.