I closed my review of Heather Cox Richardson’s last book, “How the South Won the Civil War,” by recommending it be “required reading for everyone.” With her new book, I would go further. I am tempted ...

IN THEORY THIS year should be a triumphant one for democracy. More people are expected to vote in national elections in 2024 than ever before. But many elections will be problematic. This year’s ...

To read more of The Economist’s data journalism visit our Graphic Detail page. One reason why a bounceback was expected was the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions in 2022. The widespread ...

-- Following eight years of decline, 2025 marks a stabilisation of democracy scores that suggests an end to the global democratic recession. -- The index shows remarkable stability in the ...

The health of America’s democracy declined in 2025, according to new evaluations from organizations that have long tracked how well democracies around the world are working. Source: Pew Research ...