You are more likely to die violently if you live in a middle-income democracy with high levels of inequality and political polarization than if you live in a country at war, says democracy advisor Rachel Kleinfeld. This historical shift in the nature of violence presents an opportunity for everyday voters to act as a great force for change in their unbalanced societies. In this eye-opening talk, Kleinfeld unravels the causes of violence and offers a path to security for the world's deadliest countries.

Rachel Kleinfeld: A path to security for the world's deadliest countries

A path to security for the world's deadliest countries

Violence in democracies is largely due to politics, not war, with voters being key to mitigating this through civic engagement.

Bogotá's transformation under Mayor Mockus, with a 70% homicide reduction, showcases how community and policy can curb violence.

Understanding the intrinsic value of every life is crucial to addressing the root causes of violence in the world's deadliest countries.