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Global politics - Democratic process - Democracy - Democracy Perception Index 2026 - Political Trust - Public Opinion

The world still wants democracy. But does it trust it?

The 2026 Democracy Perception Index paints an unsettling picture of political discontent, with national pessimism widespread and confidence in international powers shifting.

By The Beiruter
Global politics - Donald Trump - International relations - Economic diplomacy - Land for peace

When economics replaces geography in the search for peace

Donald Trump is redefining global politics by abandoning fixed alliances and “land for peace,” favoring a transactional approach that trades economic opportunity and living standards for security and stability.

By Marwan El Amine