Americans trust each other less than they did a few decades ago. We explore why this is, and why some are more trusting than others.

Citizens’ trust in constitutional courts: evidence from Spain - Volume 18 Issue 2

Interactive webinar where experts and stakeholders explore how societal engagement can accelerate the uptake of circular economy solutions

More South Koreans live alone, delay marriage, distrust institutions and draw firmer personal boundaries. The deeper crisis lies not in excessive...

By Suphi Aksoy Recent developments and changes in Turkish state policy bring much to light. The steps taken to end the 50-year-long armed conflict, which is linked to the Kurdish freedom struggle, cannot be viewed in isolation from these developments and changes. This is because one of the key geopolitical strategies being implemented by international powers focuses on the Middle East. 

Mark Kenny's article explores the erosion of social civility in contemporary Australia, using personal anecdotes like an SUV driver littering and a woman discarding trash to illustrate broader societal trends. He links declining interpersonal trust to political polarization, citing studies showing reduced neighbourly interactions and trust in institutions. The piece references the rise of One Nation and ANUpoll data indicating Australia's interpersonal trust has fallen to 5.32 on a 10-point scale. Kenny argues that toxic political rhetoric and social media amplification have contributed to this breakdown, exemplified by Senator Bernie Moreno's aggressive comments towards Dr. Anthony Fauci. The article questions whether economic inequality or cultural shifts are primary drivers of this social fragmentation, emphasizing the need for renewed community bonds in a divided society.

Finland tops happiness rankings for ninth year

Our entire popular understanding of the cause of much crime — enough to “tipping point” a society into crisis — is usually wrong…