Election Season Tests the Resilience of Democracies
A record number of countries head to the polls in a year that will shape the global order.
With billions of voters casting ballots across dozens of nations, this election cycle is being watched as a stress test for democratic institutions worldwide.
Disinformation, economic anxiety, and polarization loom over campaigns, while turnout and trust in results vary widely between regions.
Analysts say the outcomes will influence everything from climate policy to trade for years to come.
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