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Is democracy the worst form of government – apart from all the others? We asked 5 experts

Is democracy the worst form of government – apart from all the others? We asked 5 experts

Recent studies have shown declining levels of trust in democratic systems. We asked experts to consider democracy’s strengths and weaknesses.

17.12.2025 10

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James Ley

Best books of 2025: our experts share their picks

We found out the favourite 2025 books of 35 expert readers – and the Books & Ideas team shares our own picks, too.

01.12.2025 10

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James Ley