Law and Justice emerges as the biggest party but without a majority, leaving the door open for a large coalition led by the former president of the European Council.

If people were dropped into a new situation tomorrow, how would they choose to govern themselves?

Those who seek power for the sake of power are less attracted to high office when more people get a say.

Global efforts to condemn Russia’s actions in Ukraine have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality instead of condemning Russia. African and Latin American countries remain mostly neutral whilst China and India maintain a balancing act through their strategic partnership with Russia.

Journalism has been fodder for politicians’ contempt for generations. A huge percentage of the public doesn’t trust the news media either. That mistrust isn’t a bad thing in a democracy.

Many Mexicans fear that the democratic safeguards set up after decades of authoritarian rule are being undermined.

A large proportion of Americans appear to be increasingly drawn to strong, authoritarian leaders who would violate democratic principles – a warning sign that democracy is under serious threat.