Investigates whether and how societies can build democratic systems capable of sustaining themselves, and evaluates whether those systems can effectively advance economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Applies values thinking, systems thinking, and futures thinking tools to assess the ethical and practical value of democracy, develop criteria for evaluating political systems, analyze how institutions and power structures shape democratic performance, and imagine alternative models that better equip societies to meet long-term challenges. Applies these insights to propose evidence-based reforms that support sustainable governance and a sustainable planet.