The recently concluded democracy summit hosted by the US was marred by a lot of controversies, with some critics raising concerns about its effectiveness, while others questioning why certain countries were excluded from the event.

But as the host of a summit aimed at promoting democratic values, can the US truly claim to be the standard-bearer of democracy?

And by cherry-picking nations who align with the US's interests, can this summit impact any change? Can then the real idea of strengthening democratic resilience stand true?

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