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Preamble to the 2025 Compendium

by Francis Fukuyama

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Jun 23, 2025

Francis Fukuyama argues that trust—embodied in social capital—is the lubricant of modern economies and democratic governance. Its steady erosion in the United States, marked by rising polarization and conspiratorial disinformation, threatens economic dynamism and institutional legitimacy. Restoring trust demands transparent, fair institutions and a citizenry committed to reciprocity and moderation.

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