"Today's wars are concentrated in countries where democracy is absent or in trouble." The study said it was the first time that North America has not placed as the world's highest-scoring region. "The narrative of democracy in Eastern Europe and Central Asia can be best summed up as a tale of resilience." "More countries are experiencing declining levels of trust in mainstream political parties and leaders, and succumbing to 'culture wars' of the sort that have long characterised the US," the study said. Only 7.8 percent of the global population reside in a "full democracy", and substantially more than one-third live under authoritarian rule.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 15, 2024 15:58 UTC