TOKYO — Experts gathered in Tokyo this week warned that two decades of declining trust in democracies worldwide, combined with the rise of more coordinated and technologically adept authoritarian regimes, have pushed the world to a precarious point. This warning comes amid observations of China's increasing global influence and a noted decrease in confidence in the U.S. under former President Trump.

A recent survey highlighted shifting public trust, showing falling confidence in the Trump-era U.S. and growing support for Chinese leadership under Xi Jinping. The experts' concerns underscore the challenges faced by democratic institutions in maintaining their global standing.

The warning reflects broader geopolitical shifts observed during events such as the U.S. presidential election in Maine, illustrating the complex dynamics between democratic and authoritarian governance models.

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