Is the world losing faith in democracy?

The Real Story by BBC

Jan 5, 202448:57News & Politics

2024 will be the world’s biggest election year ever. From the United States to the UK, Taiwan to India, South Africa to Mexico, it’s estimated countries representing nearly half the world’s population will head to the po...

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