The rise of radical movements and declining trust in traditional elites across democratic societies.
Health issues are increasingly weaponized in political debates, polarizing the public into opposing camps over science, vaccination, and government-led health measures.
As trust in elites and global institutions erodes, citizens disillusioned by rising inequality are turning to populist leaders who promise to restore control, redistribute resources, and reaffirm national identity.
A widening rift between liberal and conservative blocs is paralyzing political institutions and fueling a toxic cycle of conflict and mistrust.
Populist movements are eroding trust in journalism, science, and expert institutions by promoting alternative narratives and undermining traditional sources of authority.
Social media, gaming chats, and video platforms are increasingly used to recruit and ideologically influence young people drawn to protest or violence.
Parties and groups promoting ethnic superiority, national exceptionalism, and xenophobia are gaining traction, reshaping political discourse across democracies.