The world was becoming more peaceful and more democratic. Fewer people went hungry. Many countries made the jump from poor to middle income. All in all, the world was a better place than it is today, but the most important thing was the optimism that things could actually get better. But then people in the US had enough of being reasonable and voted for Dubya.
The world is still becoming more peaceful and democratic, even if it is becoming less democratic in the US. Africa is much more peaceful and democratic than it has ever been. Asia is also far more peaceful and democratic than it was post WWII. Far fewer people are going hungry today than in the 90s. Just because the US is sliding into chaos doesn’t mean it’s the same everywhere.
The world was becoming more peaceful and more democratic. Fewer people went hungry. Many countries made the jump from poor to middle income. All in all, the world was a better place than it is today, but the most important thing was the optimism that things could actually get better. But then people in the US had enough of being reasonable and voted for Dubya.
The world is still becoming more peaceful and democratic, even if it is becoming less democratic in the US. Africa is much more peaceful and democratic than it has ever been. Asia is also far more peaceful and democratic than it was post WWII. Far fewer people are going hungry today than in the 90s. Just because the US is sliding into chaos doesn’t mean it’s the same everywhere.
From idea.int, the picture is more of a mixed bag than what you suggest: