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 ...

The Democracy Perception Index (DPI) issued its 2024 report on May 8, revealing important and interesting shifts in global perceptions about democracy, geopolitics and international relations. The ...