Democracy looks bruised but not beaten as it heads into 2025.

In a year in which countries representing almost half the world¡¯s population called voters to the polls, democracies endured violence and major scares, but also proved resilient.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump survived two assassination attempts and, despite fears of a contested result and unrest, he won back the White House in a clear victory and looks set for a peaceful transition to power next month.