
- The Americas
- Europe
- Middle East & North Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- South & Central Asia
- East Asia & The Pacific

The Americas make up almost all of the Western Hemisphere, from the Arctic tundra all the way down to the Antarctic Peninsula. The region is home to powerful economies and vibrant democracies. However, many countries in the region experience democratic backsliding—the erosion or total elimination of political institutions that are meant to guarantee democratic principles and freedoms.