Democratic deconsolidation is becoming an increasingly pressing issue globally, with parts of Asia, notably Hong Kong, Myanmar, and Thailand, experiencing pronounced effects. Utilising insights from the Asian Barometer Survey (ABS), this chapter explores perceptions of democracy across fourteen Asian territories and countries. The results indicate that the core of democratic deconsolidation lies in the discord between the ruling elite and the general populace, particularly concerning power-sharing dynamics with influential external entities. In Thailand, the monarchy–military alliance plays a pivotal role, while in Myanmar, the influence of the country’s military, the Tatmadaw, is evident. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the influence of Beijing is increasingly felt. Such dynamics often lead to societal divisions or compel powerful entities, such as the military, to intervene, eroding democratic norms and paving the way for more centralised governance structures. Future research should demonstrate how these trajectories will likely influence democratic governance in the region going forward.