From South America to Europe and the Caribbean, countries are competing to make citizenship more accessible. This trend reflects rising demand for greater travel freedom, economic opportunity and global security amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.

A recent analysis of the World Values Survey (2017–2022) has revealed significant differences in beliefs about the afterlife across the globe, with religious traditions playing a major role in shaping public views. According to the findings, countries with strong Islamic and Christian traditions show notably high levels of belief in life after death, while secular nations report much lower belief rates.