A Plan for Action is a powerful and timely book that confronts one of the greatest challenges of our age, the decline of democracy. For the first time since 1986, there are now more autocracies than democracies in the world. Tim McCormick explores how this crisis emerged, why traditional safeguards are failing, and what must be done to prevent freedom from slipping away. Drawing on decades of global experience and research, McCormick examines the threats posed by populism, inequality, disinformation, and the abuse of social media. He reveals how authoritarian regimes exploit technology, polarisation, and economic discontent to gain ground, while democratic nations struggle with complacency and division. But this is not just a warning, it is a call to action. McCormick outlines a practical roadmap to protect liberal democracy: stronger institutions, fairer distribution of wealth, regulation of digital platforms, and renewed civic engagement. Engaging, urgent, and deeply relevant, this book is for anyone who values freedom, equality, and justice. It challenges readers to recognize the fragility of democracy and inspires them to defend it for themselves, for future generations, and for the world.