The year 2024 saw a wave of anti-incumbent sentiment as voters around the world rejected sitting governments. Economic disruption, global instability, and lingering pandemic-related issues contributed to this trend. Incumbents were defeated in countries such as India, Japan, France, and the United Kingdom. The rise of the far right and the challenges faced by democracy were also notable themes of the year. Covert meddling and online disinformation were growing concerns, with Russia being the top source of such meddling. As the year ended, instability continued in countries like Venezuela, Mozambique, and South Korea.